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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 does George Cawkwell contribute to "A History of My Times"?
(a) He writes the introduction.
(b) He is the editor.
(c) He is the translator.
(d) He is the editor and writes the introduction.

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

3. What event did Mania join her mercenaries for?
(a) Battering down an enemy's walls.
(b) Giving out trophies after a victory.
(c) Appointing a new commander.
(d) Planning strategies for the next attack.

4. Which of the following works is referenced in the first chapter?
(a) The Republic.
(b) The Laws.
(c) The Apology.
(d) The Symposium.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mania shares her name with a Greek mythological personification. What has been named after this personification?

2. Who was responsible for the death of Mania?

3. How are the events presented in the book in order to account for why certain things occurred?

4. What did Alcibiades enjoy?

5. How were the ships made available to Cyrus by a Spartan?

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