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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was one of the ways to raise money for a military campaign in ancient Greece?

2. Whom did Thibron enlist to help him with the actions that eventually caused his exile?

3. According to the editor, who will be delighted by the bibliography in the book?

4. What is the advice given by the editor to those people that do not appreciate the notes at the end of the Introduction?

5. What is the fewest amount of ships involved in the water and shoreline battles of Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the intentions of the author and the publisher in presenting "A History of My Times"?

2. How did the military leaders cooperate with each other on the issue of funding?

3. What was the politician's objection to the idea of plundering a town for money?

4. What is the main point of Cinadon's story?

5. What is the significance of Xenophon's early background?

6. How was Mania's son-in-law convinced to betray her?

7. What were the funds that were raised used for during a war?

8. How many ships were used in water and shoreline battles, and which locations are mentioned as receiving the most fighting in the first chapter?

9. As Xenophon's stories display, how might fighting wars be a necessary step towards peace?

10. How did wealth affect the ranking of a military officer, and why were the poor delegated to the lightest infantry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the example given by Xenophon of leadership and ranking that centers around the dismissal of several mid-range officers. Provide a description of what influences the decision to exile the mid-range officers, the reaction of the low-ranking officers, how their suggestion is handled, and the reasons why the story represents one of the main themes of the book.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the two major methods for making decisions in ancient Greece. First, explain how augury is defined and the way it is used to help the ancient Greeks with their decisions. Second, describe the oracles, where and how they take place, the possible confusion in their interpretation, and why they are considered a highly credible source of wisdom.

Essay Topic 3

The issue of funding is an important one for military operations to continue.

1) Explain the use of funds during a war including why it is vital for a military to raise the money.

2) Describe the different options the ancient military had in raising funds for a war or campaign.

3) Analyze the situation of the sailors in Chios and the hardships they encounter there.

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