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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 1, Book 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following are distinct from the author in "A History of My Times"?
(a) The translator and the writer of the introduction.
(b) The translator and the editor.
(c) The translator, the editor, and the writer of the introduction.
(d) The writer of the introduction and the editor.

2. How accessible is Xenophon's writing style for current readers?
(a) Mostly accessible.
(b) Very accessible.
(c) Not accessible at all.
(d) Somewhat accessible.

3. In what division of the military did Xenophon serve?
(a) The cavalry.
(b) Neither the infantry nor the cavalry.
(c) The infantry and the cavalry.
(d) The infantry.

4. What years do the events of the book take place?
(a) 400 and 402 B.C.
(b) 406 and 409 B.C.
(c) 405 and 407 B.C.
(d) 404 and 408 B.C.

5. How were a majority of people in the military compensated in the classical era?
(a) They were paid moderately.
(b) They were unpaid.
(c) They were paid abundantly.
(d) They were paid very little.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which well-known philosopher was Xenophon a contemporary of?

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

3. How many ships did Alcibiades lead?

4. What word best describes the description of the ancient forms of military ranking in the book?

5. What event has Xenophon's works helped to clarify?

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