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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. How did Xenophon begin his story?
(a) Slightly different from the way contemporary non-fiction writers begin.
(b) Similar to the way contemporary fiction writers begin.
(c) Similar to the way contemporary non-fiction writers begin.
(d) Slightly different from the way contemporary fiction writers begin.

2. When did the Spartans make their animal sacrifice?
(a) After the death of someone.
(b) Before engaging the enemy.
(c) Before a bad storm.
(d) After a battle.

3. How many men was Xenophon in charge of during his service in the military?
(a) Twenty thousand.
(b) Five thousand.
(c) Fifteen thousand.
(d) Ten thousand.

4. Which season was hard for the sailors?
(a) Fall.
(b) Spring.
(c) Winter.
(d) Summer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What city was the main focus of the massacre's intent?

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

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

4. How many men are discussing the idea of marriage in Book 2, Chapter 4?

5. How is the bottom of the ranks characterized in the book?

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