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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the case of a conquered land, what is the general practice of that time regarding private property?
(a) All the land becomes public property administered by the state.
(b) The land is redistributed among the citizens of the conquered country.
(c) The conquered people are allowed to keep their land.
(d) Land is confiscated and given to citizens of the conquering nation.

2. How is the book historically divided by modern scholars?
(a) Book One has historically been subdivided into two named segments although these do not exist as such in the text itself.
(b) Book One has historically been divided into four major parts with certain aspects emphasized.
(c) Book One is usually looked at as a whole in keeping with Thucydides' method.
(d) Book One is divided in two seasons--winter and summer.

3. What are the four major geographic areas listed in Book One?
(a) Attica, the Peloponnesus, Western Hellas and Thrace.
(b) Sparta, Thebes, the Hellespont and Ephesus.
(c) Athens, Persia, Corint and the Aegean.
(d) Egypt, Syria, Greece and Asia Minor.

4. What happens to the Corcyran fleet?
(a) It is defeated by the Peloponesian fleet.
(b) It is lost in a freak storm.
(c) It is victorious over the Peloponesian fleet.
(d) It is sent to Mylitene.

5. Where is the fourth major area where much of the early activity takes place?
(a) Macedon
(b) Thrace
(c) Kosovo
(d) Kurdistan

Short Answer Questions

1. What serious setback happens to Athens in 413 BC?

2. According to Cleon, why does the attack at Sphacteria stall?

3. What is the main concern after Athens fortified Pylos?

4. By the end of Book Two, how widespread is the war?

5. What action is Athens taking in Sicily and Italy?

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