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

2. Why did Xenophon lead his men to serve in multiple-city states in the military?
(a) To get money.
(b) To get money and supplies.
(c) None of the answers is correct.
(d) To get supplies.

3. How long were the sailors able to live fairly well?
(a) Not even one month out of the year.
(b) Most of the year.
(c) Half of the year.
(d) One month out of the year.

4. What city was the main focus of the massacre's intent?
(a) Olympus.
(b) Delphi.
(c) Thebes.
(d) Sparta.

5. How many politically sanctioned killings were there in the story told in Book 2, Chapter 2?
(a) None.
(b) More than ten.
(c) More than fifteen.
(d) At least one.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Dercylidas described in an earlier section?

2. According to Xenophon's story, what is the best method for obtaining perspective?

3. Which season was hard for the sailors?

4. What was taking place on the day of the massacre described by the author?

5. What is the advice given by the editor to those people that do not appreciate the notes at the end of the Introduction?

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