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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 5, Book 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which war is ending at the beginning of the fourth section?
(a) The Persian War.
(b) The Peloponnesian War.
(c) The Athenian civil war.
(d) The Trojan War.

2. What did Alcibiades enjoy?
(a) Agreeing with his mentor.
(b) Arguing with his mentor.
(c) Ignoring his mentor.
(d) Embarrassing his mentor.

3. Who conducted the raid in the second story of Book 2, Chapter 5?
(a) Teleutias.
(b) Iphicrates.
(c) Lysander.
(d) Conon.

4. In Xenophon's story, what prompted an invitation for a raid?
(a) A declaration of war.
(b) A battle.
(c) A murder.
(d) A truce.

5. What is the main subject of the stories included in the "book of the book"?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Politics.
(c) Leadership.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word best describes the description of the ancient forms of military ranking in the book?

2. What is an appeal for a military commander that is discussed in Book 2, Chapter 5?

3. Which years did the events in Book 2, Chapter 5 take place?

4. Which political leadership worked on the efforts to befriend the Spartans?

5. How important was knowing a person's ally leaders in the stories told by Xenophon?

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