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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, A History of My Times : Chapter 1, Book 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Betty Radice suggest to readers that Xenophon's work should be read?
(a) As straight history instead of a memoir.
(b) As a memoir instead of straight history.
(c) As neither a memoir nor straight history.
(d) As both a memoir and straight history.

2. How accessible is Xenophon's writing style for current readers?
(a) Mostly accessible.
(b) Not accessible at all.
(c) Somewhat accessible.
(d) Very accessible.

3. Why did Xenophon lead his men to serve in multiple-city states in the military?
(a) To get money and supplies.
(b) To get money.
(c) None of the answers is correct.
(d) To get supplies.

4. What were some of the complaints about the men that Xenophon led in the military?
(a) They were undisciplined.
(b) They were too aggressive.
(c) They were not aggressive enough.
(d) They were over-disciplined.

5. What event has Xenophon's works helped to clarify?
(a) The Trojan War.
(b) Socrates' death.
(c) The Fall of the Roman Republic.
(d) The Rise of the Roman Empire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What held the men that Xenophon led in the military together?

2. Where is the bibliography located in "A History of My Times"?

3. What is each one of the chapters in the second book devoted to?

4. What factor was heavily considered when choosing the ranks of military officers in ancient times?

5. What part of the military commanders motivated Xenophon to write the book?

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