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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 6, Book 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Xenophon's story, what prompted an invitation for a raid?
(a) A battle.
(b) A declaration of war.
(c) A murder.
(d) A truce.

2. How often were trophies made in ancient Greece?
(a) After most battles.
(b) After every battle.
(c) Once every other battle.
(d) Only when time allowed.

3. What did the local politician observe in the story told in Chapter 2?
(a) A small number of little reeds.
(b) A small number of big reeds.
(c) A large number of little reeds.
(d) A large number of big reeds.

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

5. How were Cyrus's military actions against his brother perceived?
(a) They were considered to be unprecedented.
(b) They were considered to be well planned.
(c) They were considered to be impulsive.
(d) They were considered to be precedent.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did the soldiers express agreement on the plot to raise money?

3. Which well-known philosopher was Xenophon a contemporary of?

4. Which Spartan helped Cyrus by providing him with ships?

5. What animal did the Spartans sacrifice in the example Xenophon gives?

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