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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 were the Arcadians encouraged to do?

2. According to Xenophon's story, what is the best method for obtaining perspective?

3. Where were the first Athenian-Spartan forces sent?

4. What aspect of the Spartan culture was the subject of ridicule?

5. When did the Spartans make their animal sacrifice?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What concerns did the Athenians have in the agreement between Athens and Sparta?

8. What is augury?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Athens and Sparta have a storied history throughout Xenophon's life, which provides the backdrop and conclusion for his story.

1) Chronicle the changing positions of Athens and Sparta during Xenophon's life and times.

2) Describe the alliance formed between Athens and Sparta, the agreement reached, and the battles that are fought as a result of their combined efforts.

3) Analyze the trials and tribulations that the city of Arcadia experiences, including how they become self-reliant, the troubles that threaten to tear the city apart, and why Xenophon might have decided to end his story with them.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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