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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 editor, who will be delighted by the bibliography in the book?
(a) Philosophers.
(b) Other writers.
(c) Other historians.
(d) Scholars.

2. What was the reason for Thibron's exile?
(a) He allowed his friends to escape.
(b) He was caught helping the enemy.
(c) He allowed his friends' town to be plundered.
(d) He disobeyed direct orders.

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

4. Which Spartan helped Cyrus by providing him with ships?
(a) Lysander.
(b) Samius.
(c) Antalcidas.
(d) Eurybiades.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How accessible is Xenophon's writing style for current readers?

3. How long were the sailors able to live fairly well?

4. What are the ships that Alcibiades led called?

5. Which one of the following was Cyrus's brother?

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