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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 2, Book 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Xenophon begin his story?
(a) Slightly different from the way contemporary fiction writers begin.
(b) Slightly different from the way contemporary non-fiction writers begin.
(c) Similar to the way contemporary fiction writers begin.
(d) Similar to the way contemporary non-fiction writers begin.

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

4. What is each one of the chapters in the second book devoted to?
(a) The description of a different city.
(b) The description of a different battle.
(c) The description of a different military leader.
(d) The description of a different war ship.

5. Where was Alcibiades from?
(a) Delphi.
(b) Athens.
(c) Argos.
(d) Thebes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does Xenophon describe the way money is raised?

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

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

4. What does George Cawkwell contribute to "A History of My Times"?

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

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