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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 2, Book 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the purpose of the trophies that were made?
(a) To observe certain victories.
(b) To provide an incentive for armies.
(c) Neither to observe certain victories nor to provide an incentive for armies.
(d) To observe certain victories and provide an incentive for armies.

2. What were some of the complaints about the men that Xenophon led in the military?
(a) They were over-disciplined.
(b) They were undisciplined.
(c) They were too aggressive.
(d) They were not aggressive enough.

3. What is the advice given by the editor to those people that do not appreciate the notes at the end of the Introduction?
(a) Pass over them and begin reading the work itself.
(b) Do not read the work itself.
(c) Read them before reading the work itself.
(d) Read the first half of them before reading the work itself.

4. How did the politician first approach the reeds dilemma in the story?
(a) He confronted both the soldiers and military leaders.
(b) He only confronted the soldiers.
(c) He avoided confronting anyone.
(d) He only confronted the military leaders.

5. What held the men that Xenophon led in the military together?
(a) The loyalty they had for him and each other.
(b) The loyalty they had for the city.
(c) The loyalty that they had for each other.
(d) The loyalty they had for him and the city.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Betty Radice suggest to readers that Xenophon's work should be read?

3. What years do the events of the book take place?

4. How can the bibliography be described in "A History of My Times"?

5. What did Alcibiades enjoy?

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