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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 5, Book 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is a woman's willingness to marry mentioned in the book?
(a) There are many pages dedicated to it.
(b) There is no mention of it.
(c) It is only mentioned as a definition for another term.
(d) There is some mention of it.

2. According to Xenophon, how many brothers are at war with each other?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

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

4. Where was the massacre Xenophon writes about committed?
(a) In a large hall.
(b) In a forest.
(c) In private.
(d) In public.

5. What was the reason for the Spartans' animal sacrifice?
(a) To celebrate.
(b) To serve as a warning.
(c) War.
(d) Bad weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of allies did Mania have?

2. Mania shares her name with a Greek mythological personification. What has been named after this personification?

3. Which of the following are distinct from the author in "A History of My Times"?

4. According to the editor, who will be delighted by the bibliography in the book?

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

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