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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, A History of My Times : Chapter 5, Book 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, how much of the text is dedicated to the military alliances and balancing of power within them?
(a) Only a small portion of the text.
(b) Most of the text.
(c) Half of the text.
(d) None of the text.

2. How did Xenophon begin his story?
(a) Similar to the way contemporary non-fiction writers begin.
(b) Similar to the way contemporary fiction writers begin.
(c) Slightly different from the way contemporary non-fiction writers begin.
(d) Slightly different from the way contemporary fiction writers begin.

3. What was Thibron's position in the Spartan military?
(a) Field commander.
(b) Admiral.
(c) Infantry guard.
(d) General.

4. How many methods of decision-making are described by Xenophon?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

5. Approximately how many pages of text does each chapter cover in "A History of My Times"?
(a) One hundred.
(b) Twenty five.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Seventy five.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did Thibron enlist to help him with the actions that eventually caused his exile?

2. What name was given to the treaty for peace between the Greek cities?

3. What is the largest number of ships discussed in the battles of the first chapter?

4. Who conducted the raid in the second story of Book 2, Chapter 5?

5. What factor was heavily considered when choosing the ranks of military officers in ancient times?

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