Spartan Education

According to Plutarch, why did the Spartan boy remain silent while being clawed by the fox cub?

• He wanted to prove his toughness

• He didn't want to cry out in pain

• He was following Spartan tradition

• He couldn't speak

Why do some modern scholars dismiss the story of the boy and the fox cub?

• They believe it is a later invention

• They doubt the credibility of Plutarch

• They question the motive of the boy stealing a fox

• All of the above

What was the purpose of the Spartan girls exercising outside?

• To develop physical strength

• To prepare for hunting

• To avoid indoor tasks

• To impress potential suitors

What happened to weak or disabled Spartan babies according to Plutarch?

• They were raised with extra care

• They were cast into a precipitous spot

• They were sent to live with the helots

• They were given special medical treatment

What was the official title of the person responsible for managing the Spartan education process?

• Paidonomos

• Ephor

• Hêbôn

• Eispnêlas

At what age did Spartan boys become known as 'youths'?

• 7

• 14

• 20

• 30

What was the punishment for Spartan boys caught stealing?

• Public humiliation

• Exile from Sparta

• Corporal punishment

• Forced labor

What was the main meal of Spartan boys during their upbringing?

• Barley burgers

• Black broth

• Fallen grapes

• Fox meat

What was the purpose of Spartan boys stealing and being punished for it?

• To teach them resourcefulness

• To satisfy their hunger

• To prepare them for hunting

• To discourage stealing in the future

What was the Spartan practice of using as few words as possible called?

• Laconic speech

• Rhetoric

• Eloquence

• Verbose communication