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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. How was Xenophon regarded as a military leader?
(a) He was the worst leader in the military.
(b) He was not the best leader, but was able to lead effectively.
(c) He was not the best leader, and was unable to lead effectively.
(d) He was the best leader in the military.

2. What type of literature is Betty Radice known for?
(a) Classical.
(b) Contemporary.
(c) Fictional.
(d) Non-fictional.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what division of the military did Xenophon serve?

2. Approximately how many pages of text does each chapter cover in "A History of My Times"?

3. Which other historian's works did Xenophon have published?

4. What does George Cawkwell contribute to "A History of My Times"?

5. What are the ships that Alcibiades led called?

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