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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 1, Book 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the fewest amount of ships involved in the water and shoreline battles of Chapter 1?
(a) Twenty to twenty five.
(b) Ten to twenty.
(c) Five to ten.
(d) Twenty five to thirty five.

2. Which biographer included Xenophon in his works?
(a) Demetrius of Magnesia.
(b) Laertius.
(c) Hermippus of Smyrna.
(d) Plutarch.

3. How is the bottom of the ranks characterized in the book?
(a) Light cavalry.
(b) Heavy infantry.
(c) Light infantry.
(d) Heavy cavalry.

4. Why did Xenophon lead his men to serve in multiple-city states in the military?
(a) None of the answers is correct.
(b) To get money.
(c) To get money and supplies.
(d) To get supplies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Xenophon regarded as a military leader?

2. How does Betty Radice suggest to readers that Xenophon's work should be read?

3. What city did Xenophon represent in the military?

4. What held the men that Xenophon led in the military together?

5. Which of the following works is referenced in the first chapter?

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