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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 7, Book 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the description given to Dercylidas in this current section of the book?
(a) Guilty.
(b) Blameless.
(c) Calculating.
(d) Clueless.

2. What is listed at the top of the pages in the beginning of the chapters?
(a) The major events discussed in the previous and next chapters.
(b) The major events discussed in the next chapter.
(c) The major events discussed in the previous chapter.
(d) The major events discussed in that chapter.

3. How did Sparta respond to the request for help from Phocis?
(a) They ignored Phocis.
(b) They attacked Phocis.
(c) They sent help to Phocis.
(d) They attempted to reason with the enemy of Phocis.

4. How did Athens use its main strength?
(a) By instinct.
(b) By necessity.
(c) Against all enemies.
(d) Only against certain enemies.

5. According to Xenophon, how many brothers are at war with each other?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the reeds in the story?

2. How are the events presented in the book in order to account for why certain things occurred?

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

4. What was the incentive for women to serve in the ancient Greek military?

5. What is the largest number of ships discussed in the battles of the first chapter?

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