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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 2, Book 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the incentive for women to serve in the ancient Greek military?
(a) They were granted the rights of citizenship.
(b) They were given the power to make laws.
(c) They were paid before and after the battles they participate in.
(d) They were eligible to rule a city after participating in battle.

3. Which publishing company is used to present the summary for "A History of My Times"?
(a) Oxford World Classics.
(b) Penguin Classics.
(c) Routledge.
(d) John Hopkins University.

4. What city did Xenophon represent in the military?
(a) Olympia.
(b) Thebes.
(c) Sparta.
(d) Athens.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Xenophon begin his story?

2. What is the advice given by the editor to those people that do not appreciate the notes at the end of the Introduction?

3. What is each one of the chapters in the second book devoted to?

4. What is significant about Alcibiades?

5. How long were the sailors able to live fairly well?

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