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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 was the reason for Thibron's exile?
(a) He allowed his friends to escape.
(b) He allowed his friends' town to be plundered.
(c) He disobeyed direct orders.
(d) He was caught helping the enemy.

2. What is found in the back of the book to help people understand military maneuvers better?
(a) Diagrams.
(b) Quotes.
(c) Maps.
(d) Definitions.

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

4. Mania shares her name with a Greek mythological personification. What has been named after this personification?
(a) Symptoms of mental illness.
(b) A war ship.
(c) Characteristics of good fortune.
(d) A fish.

5. How was Xenophon regarded as a military leader?
(a) He was not the best leader, but was able to lead effectively.
(b) He was not the best leader, and was unable to lead effectively.
(c) He was the best leader in the military.
(d) He was the worst leader in the military.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the reeds in the story?

2. What is the main subject of the stories included in the "book of the book"?

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

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

5. Which of the following works is referenced in the first chapter?

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