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

2. How accessible is Xenophon's writing style for current readers?
(a) Somewhat accessible.
(b) Very accessible.
(c) Mostly accessible.
(d) Not accessible at all.

3. What is each one of the chapters in the second book devoted to?
(a) The description of a different military leader.
(b) The description of a different city.
(c) The description of a different war ship.
(d) The description of a different battle.

4. Where is the bibliography located in "A History of My Times"?
(a) After the main text.
(b) Throughout the main text.
(c) Before the main text.
(d) On the back cover.

5. Which well-known philosopher was Xenophon a contemporary of?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Plato.
(c) Euphraeus.
(d) Aristotle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were a majority of people in the military compensated in the classical era?

2. Which one of the following does not describe Alcibiades as he is portrayed in the book?

3. According to the Introductions, how opinionated was Xenophon?

4. What part of the military commanders motivated Xenophon to write the book?

5. How was Xenophon regarded as a military leader?

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