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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 4, Book 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main subject of the stories included in the "book of the book"?
(a) Politics.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Money.
(d) Leadership.

2. In the adviser's opinion, what social class should the woman be?
(a) Above the class of the man she marries.
(b) Similar to the class of the man she marries.
(c) Below the class of the man she marries.
(d) Her class is irrelevant.

3. What did the sailors do when they were not at war?
(a) They found work with another military.
(b) It is not known.
(c) They took a vacation.
(d) They found work in the area.

4. What does George Cawkwell contribute to "A History of My Times"?
(a) He is the translator.
(b) He is the editor and writes the introduction.
(c) He is the editor.
(d) He writes the introduction.

5. How long were the sailors able to live fairly well?
(a) Most of the year.
(b) Not even one month out of the year.
(c) One month out of the year.
(d) Half of the year.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was taking place on the day of the massacre described by the author?

2. Where did the politician give a speech in the story about the reeds?

3. What animal did the Spartans sacrifice in the example Xenophon gives?

4. How does the woman respond to the advice about marriage that is given to the man?

5. How are the efforts of the Spartans described after their animal sacrifice?

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