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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. What held the men that Xenophon led in the military together?
(a) The loyalty they had for him and each other.
(b) The loyalty that they had for each other.
(c) The loyalty they had for him and the city.
(d) The loyalty they had for the city.

2. How accessible is Xenophon's writing style for current readers?
(a) Mostly accessible.
(b) Very accessible.
(c) Not accessible at all.
(d) Somewhat accessible.

3. What was the purpose of the trophies that were made?
(a) To observe certain victories.
(b) To observe certain victories and provide an incentive for armies.
(c) Neither to observe certain victories nor to provide an incentive for armies.
(d) To provide an incentive for armies.

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

5. Which season was hard for the sailors?
(a) Spring.
(b) Summer.
(c) Fall.
(d) Winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which publishing company is used to present the summary for "A History of My Times"?

2. What is the description given to Dercylidas in this current section of the book?

3. What happened to the money that the sailors were promised?

4. According to Xenophon, how many brothers are at war with each other?

5. What aspect of fund raising does Xenophon choose to focus on in the second chapter?

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