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

2. How was Xenophon regarded as a military leader?
(a) He was not the best leader, and was unable to lead effectively.
(b) He was the best leader in the military.
(c) He was the worst leader in the military.
(d) He was not the best leader, but was able to lead effectively.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the main events of the first chapter focused on?

2. What is each one of the chapters in the second book devoted to?

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

4. What audience is the book, "A History of My Times", trying to reach?

5. Which of the following works is referenced in the first chapter?

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