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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 many men was Xenophon in charge of during his service in the military?
(a) Fifteen thousand.
(b) Twenty thousand.
(c) Five thousand.
(d) Ten thousand.

2. What did being born into Knight class mean for Xenophon?
(a) He was allowed to voice his opinion on the laws.
(b) He could afford to wear a uniform.
(c) He could afford a horse.
(d) He was allowed to write the laws.

3. Where did the raid take place, according to the second story of the fifth chapter of Book 2?
(a) Laurium.
(b) Alimus.
(c) Piraeus.
(d) Megara.

4. Which one of the following does not describe Alcibiades as he is portrayed in the book?
(a) Wise.
(b) Athletic.
(c) Cheerful.
(d) Young.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is each one of the chapters in the second book devoted to?

2. What was Thibron's position in the Spartan military?

3. Who was Alcibiades' mentor?

4. What city did Xenophon represent in the military?

5. What Spartan soldier served as a diplomat for peace between the cities of Greece?

(see the answer key)

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