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

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

3. How did Mania become the satrap?
(a) Her husband died.
(b) She was voted in.
(c) She was tricked into it by a political party.
(d) She had already ruled another city.

4. In ancient times, how was the opposition of people chosen?
(a) Religion.
(b) Age.
(c) Status.
(d) Personality.

5. What type of ruler is Mania described as?
(a) Sincere, but ineffective.
(b) Effective, but not sincere.
(c) Neither sincere nor effective.
(d) Sincere and effective.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following was Cyrus's brother?

2. How were Cyrus's military actions against his brother perceived?

3. As depicted in Book 2, Chapter 5, what can the actions of one leader affect?

4. Who was responsible for the death of Mania?

5. What is significant about Alcibiades?

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