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

2. What did being born into Knight class mean for Xenophon?
(a) He could afford to wear a uniform.
(b) He was allowed to voice his opinion on the laws.
(c) He was allowed to write the laws.
(d) He could afford a horse.

3. What is the largest number of ships discussed in the battles of the first chapter?
(a) Eighty.
(b) Ninety.
(c) Seventy.
(d) One hundred.

4. Where did the politician give a speech in the story about the reeds?
(a) At only one ship.
(b) At every ship.
(c) At every other ship.
(d) At only two ships.

5. Where was Alcibiades from?
(a) Athens.
(b) Delphi.
(c) Argos.
(d) Thebes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the incentive for women to serve in the ancient Greek military?

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

3. What word best describes the description of the ancient forms of military ranking in the book?

4. Which season was hard for the sailors?

5. What is the advice given by the editor to those people that do not appreciate the notes at the end of the Introduction?

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