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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. What type of a massacre was committed?
(a) An expected attack.
(b) A surprise attack.
(c) A quick attack.
(d) A drawn out attack.

2. What does George Cawkwell contribute to "A History of My Times"?
(a) He is the editor.
(b) He is the editor and writes the introduction.
(c) He is the translator.
(d) He writes the introduction.

3. How were Cyrus's military actions against his brother perceived?
(a) They were considered to be precedent.
(b) They were considered to be well planned.
(c) They were considered to be unprecedented.
(d) They were considered to be impulsive.

4. What years do the events of the book take place?
(a) 405 and 407 B.C.
(b) 404 and 408 B.C.
(c) 400 and 402 B.C.
(d) 406 and 409 B.C.

5. What were some of the complaints about the men that Xenophon led in the military?
(a) They were not aggressive enough.
(b) They were undisciplined.
(c) They were too aggressive.
(d) They were over-disciplined.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men are discussing the idea of marriage in Book 2, Chapter 4?

2. How many military leaders are discussed in the first chapter?

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

4. How were the ships made available to Cyrus by a Spartan?

5. Which subdivision of Greece was raided as a result of a leader's invitation?

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