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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 4, Book 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to one man's advice, what should another man first consider when choosing a wife?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Appearance.
(d) Personality.

2. How is Dercylidas described in an earlier section?
(a) Ignorant.
(b) Tolerant.
(c) Shrewd.
(d) Confused.

3. Which of the following works is referenced in the first chapter?
(a) The Apology.
(b) The Laws.
(c) The Republic.
(d) The Symposium.

4. What factor was heavily considered when choosing the ranks of military officers in ancient times?
(a) Marital status.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Age.
(d) Political affiliations.

5. How many men was Xenophon in charge of during his service in the military?
(a) Twenty thousand.
(b) Ten thousand.
(c) Fifteen thousand.
(d) Five thousand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did being born into Knight class mean for Xenophon?

2. How was the massacre planned?

3. Whom did Thibron enlist to help him with the actions that eventually caused his exile?

4. Who was Cinadon meeting when he is arrested?

5. What would cause the soldiers to abandon their original plot for raising money in the story told in the book?

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