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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. According to the editor, who will be delighted by the bibliography in the book?
(a) Other writers.
(b) Scholars.
(c) Philosophers.
(d) Other historians.

2. What is significant about Alcibiades?
(a) He is the only name in the book that people educated in philosophy would recognize.
(b) He is the first name mentioned in Chapter 1.
(c) He is the last name mentioned in Chapter 1.
(d) He is the only name in the book that people educated in philosophy would not recognize.

3. Which other historian's works did Xenophon have published?
(a) Dinon.
(b) Ephorus.
(c) Theopompus.
(d) Thucydides.

4. Which subdivision of Greece was raided as a result of a leader's invitation?
(a) Epirus.
(b) Attica.
(c) Crete.
(d) Thessaly.

5. Besides augury, which one of the following was another feature of Ancient Greek religion?
(a) Oracles.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Hymns.
(d) Philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the sailors do when they were not at war?

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

3. What did Polydamas do with men that he found to be in excellent military condition?

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

5. What years do the events of the book take place?

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