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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. Which biographer included Xenophon in his works?
(a) Hermippus of Smyrna.
(b) Laertius.
(c) Demetrius of Magnesia.
(d) Plutarch.

2. How many ships were made available to Cyrus by his Spartan ally?
(a) An entire fleet.
(b) Two ships.
(c) Almost an entire fleet.
(d) Half of a fleet.

3. Which well-known philosopher was Xenophon a contemporary of?
(a) Plato.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Euphraeus.
(d) Aristotle.

4. How did the soldiers express agreement on the plot to raise money?
(a) They followed the orders of their leader.
(b) Through several battles.
(c) They did not agree on the plot.
(d) Through a system.

5. 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 was allowed to write the laws.
(d) He could afford a horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many total chapters are included in the book?

2. How was Thibron's exile first considered?

3. What does the adviser suggest a woman's family should be like in order to consider marrying her?

4. What type of a massacre was committed?

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

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