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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 6, Book 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often did Polydamas test his men?
(a) Never.
(b) Monthly.
(c) Daily.
(d) Weekly.

2. What factor was heavily considered when choosing the ranks of military officers in ancient times?
(a) Age.
(b) Marital status.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Political affiliations.

3. How many mercenaries did Polydamas claim to have available to him?
(a) Six thousand.
(b) Four thousand.
(c) Two thousand.
(d) Eight thousand.

4. How many ships did Alcibiades lead?
(a) Five to ten.
(b) Forty to fifty.
(c) Ten to thirty.
(d) Twenty to forty.

5. Which of the following are distinct from the author in "A History of My Times"?
(a) The translator and the writer of the introduction.
(b) The translator, the editor, and the writer of the introduction.
(c) The translator and the editor.
(d) The writer of the introduction and the editor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Cyrus battle his brother?

2. What audience is the book, "A History of My Times", trying to reach?

3. How many total chapters are included in the book?

4. Which one of the following was Cyrus's brother?

5. What are the ships that Alcibiades led called?

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