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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. How was Xenophon regarded as a military leader?
(a) He was the best leader in the military.
(b) He was not the best leader, but was able to lead effectively.
(c) He was the worst leader in the military.
(d) He was not the best leader, and was unable to lead effectively.

2. What were trophies often made out of?
(a) Silver.
(b) The enemy's spears.
(c) Gold.
(d) The enemy's shields.

3. Which one of the following is not included in the list of places where the most intense fighting occurs?
(a) Abydus.
(b) Hellespont.
(c) Agora.
(d) Ilium.

4. Which Spartan helped Cyrus by providing him with ships?
(a) Eurybiades.
(b) Samius.
(c) Lysander.
(d) Antalcidas.

5. How can the bibliography be described in "A History of My Times"?
(a) Extensive.
(b) Extremely short.
(c) Slightly shorter than normal.
(d) Average.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect did the circumstances of a particular battle have on the awarding of trophies?

2. Where did the Spartans place a trophy?

3. How was Thibron's exile first considered?

4. Who is the translator for this edition of "A History of My Times"?

5. How was the massacre planned?

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