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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. According to the editor, who will be delighted by the bibliography in the book?
(a) Philosophers.
(b) Other writers.
(c) Other historians.
(d) Scholars.

2. How were a majority of people in the military compensated in the classical era?
(a) They were paid moderately.
(b) They were paid abundantly.
(c) They were paid very little.
(d) They were unpaid.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is the bottom of the ranks characterized in the book?

3. How can the bibliography be described in "A History of My Times"?

4. What did Alcibiades enjoy?

5. What is the fewest amount of ships involved in the water and shoreline battles of Chapter 1?

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