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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book IX - Tides of War (Chapters XLIII-XLVI).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was responsible for framing Athens for the death of a Spartan soldier?
(a) Alcibiades.
(b) Pericles.
(c) Lysander.
(d) Polemides.

2. The grandfather attained the rank of sail _____ in the military.
(a) Colonel.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) Admiral.
(d) Captain.

3. What is the name of Polemides' cousin?
(a) Simon.
(b) Stewart.
(c) Salvatore.
(d) Simpson.

4. How many were in the group?
(a) 18.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 10.

5. How many weeks does this occur before the launch?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. This section details the siege of which great city?

2. At this point, ____ was at the height of her power.

3. The tables turn when the Athenians agree to Nicias' _____.

4. What uprising occurs in the city before the ships launch?

5. This woman was referred to as a ____ wife.

(see the answer key)

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