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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 3, Book 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Introductions, how opinionated was Xenophon?
(a) Less opinionated than the other authors of his time.
(b) More opinionated than the other authors of his time.
(c) Xenophon did not give his opinions at all.
(d) As opinionated as the other authors of his time.

2. Whom did Thibron enlist to help him with the actions that eventually caused his exile?
(a) Another city's army.
(b) The enemy.
(c) Island natives.
(d) His own men.

3. What was the incentive for women to serve in the ancient Greek military?
(a) They were given the power to make laws.
(b) They were granted the rights of citizenship.
(c) They were eligible to rule a city after participating in battle.
(d) They were paid before and after the battles they participate in.

4. Who was Cinadon meeting when he is arrested?
(a) An enemy informant.
(b) A military leader.
(c) A politician.
(d) An assistant.

5. What were trophies often made out of?
(a) Gold.
(b) Silver.
(c) The enemy's spears.
(d) The enemy's shields.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Betty Radice suggest to readers that Xenophon's work should be read?

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

4. Where did the politician give a speech in the story about the reeds?

5. What city did Xenophon represent in the military?

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