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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 6, Book 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Xenophon's story, what is the best method for obtaining perspective?
(a) Success.
(b) Experience.
(c) Failure.
(d) Information.

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

3. What type of literature is Betty Radice known for?
(a) Fictional.
(b) Classical.
(c) Contemporary.
(d) Non-fictional.

4. What event did Mania join her mercenaries for?
(a) Appointing a new commander.
(b) Planning strategies for the next attack.
(c) Giving out trophies after a victory.
(d) Battering down an enemy's walls.

5. What happened to the reeds in the story?
(a) They were given to the soldiers.
(b) They were cut in half.
(c) They multiplied.
(d) They disappeared.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which element(s) must be included in the ancient ritual sacrifices discussed in Book 2, Chapter 5?

2. What is found in the back of the book to help people understand military maneuvers better?

3. What did being born into Knight class mean for Xenophon?

4. How often were trophies made in ancient Greece?

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

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