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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 many methods of decision-making are described by Xenophon?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

2. How can the bibliography be described in "A History of My Times"?
(a) Extremely short.
(b) Extensive.
(c) Average.
(d) Slightly shorter than normal.

3. Which goddess did the Spartans make an animal sacrifice for?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) Artemis.
(c) Hera.
(d) Athena.

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

5. What caused the crisis of Phocis?
(a) Too many laws.
(b) The behavior of others.
(c) A lack of laws.
(d) Their own behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an appeal for a military commander that is discussed in Book 2, Chapter 5?

2. What is a satrap?

3. How accessible is Xenophon's writing style for current readers?

4. How many military leaders are discussed in the first chapter?

5. How many ships were made available to Cyrus by his Spartan ally?

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