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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. Approximately how many pages of text does each chapter cover in "A History of My Times"?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Seventy five.
(c) One hundred.
(d) Twenty five.

2. What did the Spartans do with Polydamas after they handled his request?
(a) They complimented him.
(b) They asked him to join their army.
(c) They ridiculed him.
(d) They sent him away.

3. Which one of the following is not included in the list of places where the most intense fighting occurs?
(a) Abydus.
(b) Hellespont.
(c) Ilium.
(d) Agora.

4. What is an appeal for a military commander that is discussed in Book 2, Chapter 5?
(a) Making a name for themselves.
(b) Making their enemies famous.
(c) Making their unit famous.
(d) Making their city famous.

5. How is a woman's willingness to marry mentioned in the book?
(a) There is some mention of it.
(b) It is only mentioned as a definition for another term.
(c) There are many pages dedicated to it.
(d) There is no mention of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which goddess did the Spartans make an animal sacrifice for?

2. What did Polydamas do with men who were lacking the preferred military skills?

3. In ancient times, how was the opposition of people chosen?

4. Who was Cinadon meeting when he is arrested?

5. How did Xenophon begin his story?

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