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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. What is significant about Alcibiades?
(a) He is the last name mentioned in Chapter 1.
(b) He is the first name mentioned in Chapter 1.
(c) He is the only name in the book that people educated in philosophy would not recognize.
(d) He is the only name in the book that people educated in philosophy would recognize.

2. Which biographer included Xenophon in his works?
(a) Hermippus of Smyrna.
(b) Laertius.
(c) Demetrius of Magnesia.
(d) Plutarch.

3. How was Xenophon regarded as a military leader?
(a) He was not the best leader, but was able to lead effectively.
(b) He was the worst leader in the military.
(c) He was the best leader in the military.
(d) He was not the best leader, and was unable to lead effectively.

4. Which well-known philosopher was Xenophon a contemporary of?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Euphraeus.
(d) Plato.

5. What audience is the book, "A History of My Times", trying to reach?
(a) The book was only written as a personal memoir.
(b) Every audience.
(c) An academic audience.
(d) A non-academic audience.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men was Xenophon in charge of during his service in the military?

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

3. Which one of the following does not describe Alcibiades as he is portrayed in the book?

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

5. How is the bottom of the ranks characterized in the book?

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