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

2. Where did the Spartans place a trophy?

3. Where did the raid take place, according to the second story of the fifth chapter of Book 2?

4. What was the purpose of the massacre?

5. What did the Spartans do with Polydamas after they handled his request?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Dercylidas and how is he described?

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

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

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

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

6. In response to the objections, what was Procles' proposal that clarified the agreement between Athens and Sparta?

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

8. What is an oracle?

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

10. How does Xenophon include the issue of marriage in "A History of My Times"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the stories of Thibron and Cinadon, and how the issues of loyalty and leadership are displayed in them. In Thibron's situation, explain his exile from Sparta, why it is unsuspected by him, and the reasons behind it. For Cinadon's story, describe the events that lead to his arrest, why he does not expect it, and the points that Xenophon is trying to make about trust.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how and why Xenophon chooses to depict Alcibiades and the battles that involve him in the story. Use the references made in the book to analyze how Xenophon's story adds information to previous events, and the reputation of Alcibiades' mentor, Socrates. Include whether or not you think Xenophon is objective in his description of Alcibiades, considering his admiration for Socrates.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the events surrounding the surprise massacre of a town during a religious festival. Include the reasons for the attack, how religion is valued in ancient Greece, why this story might contradict that value, and what message Xenophon could be attempting to deliver.

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