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

2. What is the fewest amount of ships involved in the water and shoreline battles of Chapter 1?
(a) Twenty to twenty five.
(b) Twenty five to thirty five.
(c) Five to ten.
(d) Ten to twenty.

3. What were some of the complaints about the men that Xenophon led in the military?
(a) They were over-disciplined.
(b) They were too aggressive.
(c) They were not aggressive enough.
(d) They were undisciplined.

4. What city did Xenophon represent in the military?
(a) Athens.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Thebes.
(d) Olympia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What held the men that Xenophon led in the military together?

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

3. What years do the events of the book take place?

4. How many men was Xenophon in charge of during his service in the military?

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

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