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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. Boldness is impatient. ____ is long-suffering.

2. What does Lysander refer to as a "solitary god?"

3. How old was the man that referred to Alcibiades as a treasonous villain?

4. Polemides could not return home lest he face a charge of _____.

5. Who narrates in the beginning of this book?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Examine the circumstances under which Alcibiades is named as Athens' dictator. What is Alcibiades' reaction?

3. What happens when Alcibiades returns to Athens?

4. Examine Alcibiades' weakness regarding women.

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

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

7. What happens after the Athenians execute their generals? What is the reaction of Sparta?

8. Discuss Alcibiades' return to power in Athens.

9. Discuss the issues faced by Polemides n Chapter XXV. Where is Polemides' destination?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Telamon was a well known mercenary who was paired with Polemides. Although both men were paid assassins, Telamon viewed his job differently then Polemides. Compare and contrast Telamon and Polemides.

Essay Topic 2

Endius stated that Lysander would win the war against Alcibiades. Although both men were highly skilled, Endius believed that Lysander would prevail due to his cruelty and single minded focus. Explain what Endius meant by this statement. Why was Lysander considered to be cruel? Was Alcibiades cruel? Give at least three examples in which Lysander exhibited extreme cruelty during his tenure as a Spartan general.

Essay Topic 3

Alcibiades left Athens under duress and fled to Sparta. Why did Alcibiades leave Athens? What prompted Alcibiades to go to Sparta? What kind of reception did Alcibiades receive upon his arrival? Did Alcibiades go directly to Lysander? What was Lysander's reaction to the news that Alcibiades had arrived? What was Alcibiades' purpose in going to Sparta? Was Alcibiades at all fearful of potential repercussions? Was Alcibiades ever detained or persecuted by Lysander in any way? Explain.

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