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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Myrtilus was a part of the extreme wing of which political group?

2. Telamon lectured on which of the following?

3. Alcibiades actions caused him to become a(n) _____.

4. The narrator bore _____ unhealed wounds on his legs.

5. Approximately how many lawsuits were filed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the scene between Jason and Polemides in the cell. What does Polemides show to Jason?

2. Alcibiades devises a plan to turn against Persia. What is the plan? Who else must be involved for the plan to be successful?

3. Examine Alcibiades' weakness regarding women.

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

5. How does Persia's support of Sparta cause problems with Athens?

6. What is the reaction of the people when they hear Alcibiades' speech? What are the thoughts of Lysander and the elders?

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

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

9. Discuss the conversation between Jason and Eunice.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Alcibiades' vices. In Alcibiades' youth, his vices got him into a great deal of trouble and hindered his military career. As Alcibiades matured, his addiction to certain vices seemed to wane. As Alcibiades resided in exile, the love of vice seemed to return. This put Alcibiades in the worst possible situation with certain enemies. Discuss in detail Alcibiades' vices and how they landed him in hot water. How did Alcibiades deal with the repercussions? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Polemides' family connections and how they affected his personal and professional lives. At what point(s) did Polemides risk his life for his family? What became of the following people: Phoebe, Nicolaus, Eunice, Daphne, Polemides' father, Meri, and Lion? How did the changes in these relationships affect Polemides? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The author makes a comparison between Socrates and Polemides. Both men are in jail and sentenced to be executed. Socrates is repeatedly offered the opportunity to escape by followers and friends. Socrates always refuses. Why? Why is Socrates determined to allow himself to be executed? What is the opinion of Jason and the other students, followers, family and friends of Socrates? Compare Socrates' situation to Polemides' problem. What happens when Polemides is offered the opportunity to escape? What is the difference in the cases? What happens to each man? Were the arrests, trials, and sentences fair? Explain.

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