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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. In Xenophon's story, what prompted an invitation for a raid?

2. Which years did the events in Book 2, Chapter 5 take place?

3. What statue provided inspiration for troops as they defeated the enemy without losing a single soldier?

4. What Spartan soldier served as a diplomat for peace between the cities of Greece?

5. How is Dercylidas described in an earlier section?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problems in Arcadia end the book, "A History of My Times"?

2. What is an oracle?

3. What things does the adviser in Xenophon's story think that a woman should be in order for his friend to marry her?

4. What did Athens and Sparta do once they were united, and how is Archidamus's speech described?

5. What was considered to be "the Spartan way" and how was Teleutias's raid received?

6. What was the setting of the massacre that Xenophon recounts?

7. What are the styles of the chapters in "A History of My Times", and what stories are told in Book 2, Chapter 5?

8. How were people educated and trained for their service in a military team?

9. Who was Dercylidas and how is he described?

10. How large was Polydamas's mercenary force and how did he test them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Two events are chronicled by Xenophon to show the effects that the decisions made by leaders can have.

1) Describe the raid on Attica by Teleutias, why it takes place, the response it receives, and how it relates to Xenophon's main theme of leaders and their decisions.

2) Analyze the events that take place before, during, and after Antalcidas delivers the treaty for peace.

Essay Topic 2

In the introduction of "A History of My Times", it is made clear that the book is intended for academic audiences.

1) Describe the formatting of the book discussing how the publisher designed it to be more accessible for scholars.

2) Explain the difference between a memoir and history, and explore why the editor makes the distinction for the book.

3) Analyze the advice given by the editor to prepare the reader for the story and the way it is presented.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the planning and assassination of Alexander of Pherae in Thessaly. Include how Alexander is viewed as a ruler, his reputation, and that of the town, the possible motivations for the murder, and the way it takes place.

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