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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. Who was Alcibiades' mentor?
(a) Plutarch.
(b) Xenophon.
(c) Plato.
(d) Socrates.

2. How can the bibliography be described in "A History of My Times"?
(a) Average.
(b) Slightly shorter than normal.
(c) Extremely short.
(d) Extensive.

3. Where is the bibliography located in "A History of My Times"?
(a) Throughout the main text.
(b) Before the main text.
(c) After the main text.
(d) On the back cover.

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

5. What factor was heavily considered when choosing the ranks of military officers in ancient times?
(a) Age.
(b) Political affiliations.
(c) Marital status.
(d) Wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were some of the complaints about the men that Xenophon led in the military?

2. What is the fewest amount of ships involved in the water and shoreline battles of Chapter 1?

3. Which biographer included Xenophon in his works?

4. How was Xenophon regarded as a military leader?

5. What type of literature is Betty Radice known for?

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