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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 found in the back of the book to help people understand military maneuvers better?
(a) Diagrams.
(b) Maps.
(c) Quotes.
(d) Definitions.

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

3. According to the Introductions, how opinionated was Xenophon?
(a) Less opinionated than the other authors of his time.
(b) More opinionated than the other authors of his time.
(c) As opinionated as the other authors of his time.
(d) Xenophon did not give his opinions at all.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which biographer included Xenophon in his works?

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

3. What is significant about Alcibiades?

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

5. Who was Alcibiades' mentor?

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