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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 2, Book 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were a majority of people in the military compensated in the classical era?
(a) They were paid moderately.
(b) They were paid very little.
(c) They were paid abundantly.
(d) They were unpaid.

2. What did the sailors do when they were not at war?
(a) They found work in the area.
(b) It is not known.
(c) They took a vacation.
(d) They found work with another military.

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

4. Which biographer included Xenophon in his works?
(a) Demetrius of Magnesia.
(b) Hermippus of Smyrna.
(c) Laertius.
(d) Plutarch.

5. Which one of the following does not describe Alcibiades as he is portrayed in the book?
(a) Wise.
(b) Athletic.
(c) Cheerful.
(d) Young.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the fewest amount of ships involved in the water and shoreline battles of Chapter 1?

2. What does George Cawkwell contribute to "A History of My Times"?

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

4. What is found in the back of the book to help people understand military maneuvers better?

5. Which well-known philosopher was Xenophon a contemporary of?

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