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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. Which other historian's works did Xenophon have published?
(a) Thucydides.
(b) Theopompus.
(c) Ephorus.
(d) Dinon.

2. How did Xenophon begin his story?
(a) Slightly different from the way contemporary fiction writers begin.
(b) Similar to the way contemporary fiction writers begin.
(c) Slightly different from the way contemporary non-fiction writers begin.
(d) Similar to the way contemporary non-fiction writers begin.

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

4. Where was Alcibiades from?
(a) Athens.
(b) Thebes.
(c) Delphi.
(d) Argos.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the bibliography located in "A History of My Times"?

2. Who was Alcibiades' mentor?

3. What type of literature is Betty Radice known for?

4. What did being born into Knight class mean for Xenophon?

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

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