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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 6, Book 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many total chapters are included in the book?
(a) Four.
(b) Eight.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Ten.

2. Which one of the following is not included in the list of places where the most intense fighting occurs?
(a) Hellespont.
(b) Abydus.
(c) Ilium.
(d) Agora.

3. What would cause the soldiers to abandon their original plot for raising money in the story told in the book?
(a) A letter from Xenophon.
(b) A letter from Alcibiades.
(c) A decline in their situation.
(d) An improvement of their situation.

4. What were trophies often made out of?
(a) Silver.
(b) Gold.
(c) The enemy's spears.
(d) The enemy's shields.

5. How are the efforts of the Spartans described after their animal sacrifice?
(a) Unsuccessful.
(b) It is unknown.
(c) Successful.
(d) They had some success and some failure.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Sparta respond to the request for help from Phocis?

2. What is a satrap?

3. Where were sailors able to live fairly well?

4. When were trophies made in ancient Greece?

5. What Spartan soldier served as a diplomat for peace between the cities of Greece?

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