Tides of War: A Novel of Alcibiades and the Peloponnesian War Test | Final Test - Medium

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Tides of War: A Novel of Alcibiades and the Peloponnesian War Test | Final Test - Medium

Steven Pressfield
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The tooth of which animal was used to secure a cloak?
(a) Wolf.
(b) Lion.
(c) Dog.
(d) Horse.

2. Which of the following was most feared by Alcibiades?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Poison.
(c) Treachery.
(d) Torture.

3. The Museum stood under a statue of which of the following?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Victory.
(c) Truth.
(d) Strength.

4. What is the name of Polemides' family farm?
(a) Road's Turn.
(b) Stone Gap.
(c) Mountain Valley.
(d) Seaside Vista.

5. What type of mines were present around Maroneia?
(a) Silver.
(b) Coal.
(c) Diamond.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 35 mentions the existence of which of the seven deadly sins?

2. How many were in the group?

3. How many years did the war last?

4. What fruit was Eunice eating during this conversation?

5. Telamon arrived at Road's Turn bearing wine and which grain?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the scene in which Polemides attends the speech made by Alcibiades. What is the content of the speech?

2. Discuss the offers of escape for Socrates and Polemides.

3. Discuss the reaction of the people upon Alcibiades' departure. What did the Athenians do to prevent corruption of power?

4. Where is Alcibiades at this time? What are his plans? What is the reaction of Polemides?

5. Lysander instructs Polemides and Telamon to be present at his speech the following day. Where is the speech held? What are the contents of Lysander's message?

6. How does Alcibiades react to Lysander's answer? What happens during the next battle?

7. What causes Alcibiades to become injured? How does the injury damage his reputation as a leader?

8. Describe the situation between Alcibiades, Polemides, and Lysander. What does Lysander say about Alcibiades future?

9. What happens when Polemides is left behind? What dangerous step does Polemides take?

10. What is Endius' opinion of Alcibiades' leadership in comparison to the leadership of Lysander?

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