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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Dion, Marcus Brutus and The Comparison of Dion and Brutus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whom did Phocion learn of the military during his youth, according to Plutarch?
(a) Sertorius, the Roman.
(b) Chabrias, the General.
(c) Eumenes, the Spartan.
(d) Philip, the Macedonian.

2. What did Plutarch claim came of Caius after his death?
(a) His body was found by his family and burned.
(b) Romans felt regret for what had happened and erected a statue in his honor.
(c) His head was cut off and presented to Opimius as a gift.
(d) His body was displayed by his enemies as a warning to his supporters.

3. Who did wealthy land owners influence from the Senate to oppose Tiberius' efforts at land reform, according to Plutarch?
(a) Caius Mancinus, who was a consul of bad reputation.
(b) Marcus Octavius, who was considered to be a friend of Tiberius.
(c) Marcus Brutus, who opposed Caesars attempts to spread the wealth from captured cities.
(d) Octavius Caesar, who was son of Caesar.

4. What does Plutarch report to be the condition of Lacedaemonia when Agis and his partner began their reign?
(a) It was beaten down by wars with citizens who had lost hope of recovery.
(b) It was taken by avarice, a base spirit, luxury, effeminacy and had fallen from her former virtue and repute.
(c) Lacedaemonia had risen to become the most powerful of Spartan cities.
(d) Lacedaemonia had become little more than a crossroad for commerce to more industrious cities.

5. How does Plutarch claim Demetrius fell into disfavor with the Athenians?
(a) By selling his sword to the Macedonians.
(b) By demanding and squandering a large sum of money after liberating Athens a second time.
(c) By living in debauchery and drunkedness.
(d) By using his position in the assembly to solicit bribes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who invaded Spartan provinces while Cleomenes was making reforms in Spartan government, according to Plutarch?

2. What preceded Caesar's election by the Senate to Dictator, according to Plutarch?

3. What does Plutarch declare to be the condition of men in public life?

4. Why did Plutarch claim that Tiberius was beaten to death on the Senate Floor?

5. Who does Plutarch report to be the master of Rome before Caesar came to power?

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