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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 5, Book 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of ruler is Mania described as?
(a) Sincere and effective.
(b) Effective, but not sincere.
(c) Sincere, but ineffective.
(d) Neither sincere nor effective.

2. Who was Cinadon meeting when he is arrested?
(a) A military leader.
(b) An assistant.
(c) A politician.
(d) An enemy informant.

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

4. Which subdivision of Greece was raided as a result of a leader's invitation?
(a) Thessaly.
(b) Crete.
(c) Epirus.
(d) Attica.

5. How many men are discussing the idea of marriage in Book 2, Chapter 4?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does Xenophon describe the way money is raised?

2. What held the men that Xenophon led in the military together?

3. Which element(s) must be included in the ancient ritual sacrifices discussed in Book 2, Chapter 5?

4. How did Mania become the satrap?

5. How accessible is Xenophon's writing style for current readers?

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