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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 does Betty Radice suggest to readers that Xenophon's work should be read?
(a) As both a memoir and straight history.
(b) As straight history instead of a memoir.
(c) As neither a memoir nor straight history.
(d) As a memoir instead of straight history.

2. Which one of the following does not describe Alcibiades as he is portrayed in the book?
(a) Cheerful.
(b) Young.
(c) Athletic.
(d) Wise.

3. What are the main events of the first chapter focused on?
(a) Military battles.
(b) Military uniforms.
(c) Military procedures.
(d) Military language.

4. How many ships did Alcibiades lead?
(a) Twenty to forty.
(b) Forty to fifty.
(c) Ten to thirty.
(d) Five to ten.

5. What years do the events of the book take place?
(a) 404 and 408 B.C.
(b) 406 and 409 B.C.
(c) 405 and 407 B.C.
(d) 400 and 402 B.C.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Xenophon begin his story?

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

3. What is the advice given by the editor to those people that do not appreciate the notes at the end of the Introduction?

4. How was Xenophon regarded as a military leader?

5. What factor was heavily considered when choosing the ranks of military officers in ancient times?

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