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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 can the bibliography be described in "A History of My Times"?
(a) Extremely short.
(b) Extensive.
(c) Average.
(d) Slightly shorter than normal.

2. Which one of the following does not describe Alcibiades as he is portrayed in the book?
(a) Athletic.
(b) Young.
(c) Cheerful.
(d) Wise.

3. What is significant about Alcibiades?
(a) He is the last name mentioned in Chapter 1.
(b) He is the only name in the book that people educated in philosophy would recognize.
(c) He is the first name mentioned in Chapter 1.
(d) He is the only name in the book that people educated in philosophy would not recognize.

4. What factor was heavily considered when choosing the ranks of military officers in ancient times?
(a) Political affiliations.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Age.
(d) Marital status.

5. How many men was Xenophon in charge of during his service in the military?
(a) Fifteen thousand.
(b) Five thousand.
(c) Twenty thousand.
(d) Ten thousand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the advice given by the editor to those people that do not appreciate the notes at the end of the Introduction?

2. What were some of the complaints about the men that Xenophon led in the military?

3. What was the incentive for women to serve in the ancient Greek military?

4. What is the largest number of ships discussed in the battles of the first chapter?

5. Why did Xenophon lead his men to serve in multiple-city states in the military?

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