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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. In what division of the military did Xenophon serve?
(a) The cavalry.
(b) The infantry and the cavalry.
(c) Neither the infantry nor the cavalry.
(d) The infantry.

2. What audience is the book, "A History of My Times", trying to reach?
(a) The book was only written as a personal memoir.
(b) An academic audience.
(c) Every audience.
(d) A non-academic audience.

3. What did Alcibiades enjoy?
(a) Ignoring his mentor.
(b) Arguing with his mentor.
(c) Agreeing with his mentor.
(d) Embarrassing his mentor.

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

5. What is found in the back of the book to help people understand military maneuvers better?
(a) Maps.
(b) Definitions.
(c) Quotes.
(d) Diagrams.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is significant about Alcibiades?

3. Who was Alcibiades' mentor?

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

5. Which well-known philosopher was Xenophon a contemporary of?

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