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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. How did Xenophon begin his story?
(a) Similar to the way contemporary fiction writers begin.
(b) Slightly different from the way contemporary non-fiction writers begin.
(c) Slightly different from the way contemporary fiction writers begin.
(d) Similar to the way contemporary non-fiction writers begin.

2. What is found in the back of the book to help people understand military maneuvers better?
(a) Definitions.
(b) Quotes.
(c) Maps.
(d) Diagrams.

3. How were Cyrus's military actions against his brother perceived?
(a) They were considered to be impulsive.
(b) They were considered to be unprecedented.
(c) They were considered to be precedent.
(d) They were considered to be well planned.

4. When was Thibron exiled?
(a) Two days before he returned to Sparta.
(b) One week before he returned to Sparta.
(c) The day before he returned to Sparta.
(d) When he returned to Sparta.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many methods of decision-making are described by Xenophon?

2. Which one of the following is not included in the list of places where the most intense fighting occurs?

3. What name was given to the treaty for peace between the Greek cities?

4. What promise did Mania make to her allies?

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

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