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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. What does George Cawkwell contribute to "A History of My Times"?
(a) He writes the introduction.
(b) He is the translator.
(c) He is the editor.
(d) He is the editor and writes the introduction.

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

3. What is listed at the top of the pages in the beginning of the chapters?
(a) The major events discussed in the previous and next chapters.
(b) The major events discussed in that chapter.
(c) The major events discussed in the previous chapter.
(d) The major events discussed in the next chapter.

4. Which Spartan helped Cyrus by providing him with ships?
(a) Samius.
(b) Lysander.
(c) Antalcidas.
(d) Eurybiades.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Jason, what condition were the Persians taught?

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

3. How wealthy was the King of Persia thought to be?

4. How can the bibliography be described in "A History of My Times"?

5. How is Polydamas's request for assistance described?

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