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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the adviser's opinion, what social class should the woman be?
(a) Her class is irrelevant.
(b) Below the class of the man she marries.
(c) Similar to the class of the man she marries.
(d) Above the class of the man she marries.

2. What were the Arcadians encouraged to do?
(a) Have pride.
(b) Have more laws.
(c) Have mercy.
(d) Have fewer laws.

3. 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.

4. What was taking place on the day of the massacre described by the author?
(a) A battle.
(b) A wedding.
(c) A religious festival.
(d) An election.

5. How is Dercylidas described in an earlier section?
(a) Confused.
(b) Ignorant.
(c) Shrewd.
(d) Tolerant.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was the massacre planned?

2. What type of operation is described in the beginning of Book 2, Chapter 5?

3. What did Polydamas do with men who were lacking the preferred military skills?

4. According to one man's advice, what should another man first consider when choosing a wife?

5. How did Sparta respond to the request for help from Phocis?

Short Essay Questions

1. How could the information obtained from an oracle seem confusing?

2. What led Athens and Sparta to contemplate an alliance?

3. According to Xenophon's story, what is the first thing that a man should consider when deciding which woman to marry, and how does that compare to today's culture?

4. What message is Xenophon delivering with the story of Attica?

5. What happened in the city of Phocis and why did Sparta help?

6. What was the result of the sacrifice made by the Spartans?

7. What type of sacrifice does Xenophon describe that is made by the Spartans?

8. How did Jason describe the King of Persia and the Persians?

9. How did the Arcadians gain their self-importance, and what did that do for the region?

10. What type of a ruler was Alexander of Pherae in Thessaly?

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