Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 Quiz

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How did Plutarch compare the deaths of "The Roman Brothers" to "The Spartans"? (from The Comparison of Tiberius and Caius Gracchus with Agis and Cleomenes)

Plutarch believes both died nobly pursuing what they felt was the best for their people.

Plutarch's record of "The Spartans" death is the only one that is not violent, but he was impressed with how "The Roman Brothers" died in battle.

Plutarch believes that "The Spartans" died more courageously than did "The Roman Brothers"?

Plutarch believes that "The Roman" brothers died nobly defending their principles, but "The Spartans" died from an unwise pursuit of war.

What Roman political leader does Plutarch claim was a friend to Cato's family? (from Cato the Younger)

Caesar.

Sylla.

Sertorius.

Pompey.

Why did Antigonus' son, Philip, kill Aratus, according to Plutarch? (from Aratus)

He wanted to rule over Aratus' Greek alliance.

He became resentful of Aratus.

He had an affair with Aratus' wife while Aratus was fighting for him in battle.

He saw Aratus as a threat to his power.

What did Plutarch identify as the primary difference between "The Roman Brothers" and "The Spartans"? (from The Comparison of Tiberius and Caius Gracchus with Agis and Cleomenes)

"The Roman Brothers" tried to revert the Roman culture to its old ways, but "The Spartans" only tried moderate changes in the legal system.

"The Roman Brothers" were great warriors, but "The Spartans" were thinkers and politicians.

"The Roman Brothers" were wealthy landowners, but "The Spartans" gained their wealth through military exploits.

"The Roman Brothers" improved their virtue through generous education but "The Spartans" kept their virtue in a social environment that had corrupted others.

What does Plutarch claim Demosthenes did with his suicide? (from Demosthenes, Cicero and The Comparison of Demosthenes and Cicero)

Cheated Antipater of the opportunity to publicly humiliate him.

Satisfied his political opponents in the Athenian Assembly.

Laughed to scorn the cruelty of Antipater.

Caused great sorrow to the Greeks who marveled in his wisdom.