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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 was the incentive for women to serve in the ancient Greek military?
(a) They were granted the rights of citizenship.
(b) They were eligible to rule a city after participating in battle.
(c) They were given the power to make laws.
(d) They were paid before and after the battles they participate in.

2. What effect did the circumstances of a particular battle have on the awarding of trophies?
(a) A few of the circumstances must be right.
(b) Most of the circumstances must be right.
(c) All of the circumstances must be right.
(d) Trophies were given in all circumstances.

3. How does the woman respond to the advice about marriage that is given to the man?
(a) She is not present for the advice.
(b) She strongly disagrees with it.
(c) She agrees with it.
(d) She somewhat disagrees with it.

4. Who was responsible for the death of Mania?
(a) Her son-in-law.
(b) An enemy from another city.
(c) A rival politician.
(d) Her cousin.

5. How many total chapters are included in the book?
(a) Four.
(b) Ten.
(c) Eight.
(d) Twelve.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which biographer included Xenophon in his works?

2. How many men was Xenophon in charge of during his service in the military?

3. What part of the military commanders motivated Xenophon to write the book?

4. How are the efforts of the Spartans described after their animal sacrifice?

5. What are the main events of the first chapter focused on?

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