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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 7, Book 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is a woman's willingness to marry mentioned in the book?
(a) It is only mentioned as a definition for another term.
(b) There is no mention of it.
(c) There is some mention of it.
(d) There are many pages dedicated to it.

2. How is Polydamas's request for assistance described?
(a) Brief and not detailed.
(b) Lengthy and detailed.
(c) Lengthy, but not detailed.
(d) Brief, but detailed.

3. How did Mania become the satrap?
(a) She had already ruled another city.
(b) Her husband died.
(c) She was voted in.
(d) She was tricked into it by a political party.

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

5. What was an animal sacrifice known as in some ancient cultures?
(a) A victory celebration.
(b) A way to mourn.
(c) A feast.
(d) A religious observation.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Procles' speech received?

2. What caused the crisis of Phocis?

3. What did Procles acknowledge in his speech?

4. What did being born into Knight class mean for Xenophon?

5. How are the efforts of the Spartans described after their animal sacrifice?

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