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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Galba and Otho.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Plutarch report to be the result of Cato's management of the exchequer?
(a) Cato was inundated with dealing with corruption and faced down opposition.
(b) Cato filled it with treasure and made it appear the state might be rich without oppressing the people.
(c) Cato reduced taxes, but the senate was preoccupied with using the treasury for political favors.
(d) Cato served only briefly because of the corrupt expectations of the political system.

2. According to Plutarch, what was the difference in political support between "The Roman Brothers" and "The Spartans"?
(a) "The Roman Brothers" had strong support from leaders in the senate, but "The Spartans" got their support from military men.
(b) "The Roman Brothers" were opposed by influential men of their day, but "The Spartans" were supported by history and the authority of one of the most important political leaders of Sparta.
(c) "The Roman Brothers" kept opposition in check with strong support from the plebes, but "The Spartans" won political challenges through forceful personalities.
(d) "The Roman Brothers" had their support from military men, but "The Spartans" were supported by the general public.

3. How did Plutarch explain the tyrrant, Nicocles, rose to power?
(a) He invaded Sicyon and destroyed the leaders there.
(b) He assassinated Paseas.
(c) He took power from the other two members of a triumvirate.
(d) He inherited the position from his father.

4. How does Plutarch claim Otho died?
(a) From a self-inflicted dagger wound to his heart.
(b) From a spear thrown in battle.
(c) By his servant who he ordered to kill him.
(d) From poison left by his general.

5. What did Plutarch claim to be the differences in motivation between Demosthenes and Cicero?
(a) Demosthenes sought glory and honor, but Cicero was motivated by personal gain.
(b) Demosthenes was motivated by inspiring Greeks to their past glory, but Cicero was driven by the desire for glory.
(c) Demosthenes was humble and generous, but Cicero was impulsive and greedy.
(d) Demosthenes was motivated by personal gain, but Cicero refused to take any gifts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Plutarch suggest defeat became obvious to Otho?

2. What event led Philip to commission Aristotle to teach Alexander, according to Plutarch?

3. What does Plutarch record that Antony did in response to Brutus' and Cassius' assassination of Caesar?

4. Who did wealthy land owners influence from the Senate to oppose Tiberius' efforts at land reform, according to Plutarch?

5. For what did Plutarch claim that Artaxerxes I of Persia was known?

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