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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 7, Book 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How were Cyrus's military actions against his brother perceived?
(a) They were considered to be unprecedented.
(b) They were considered to be precedent.
(c) They were considered to be well planned.
(d) They were considered to be impulsive.

3. How did Xenophon begin his story?
(a) Slightly different from the way contemporary fiction writers begin.
(b) Similar to the way contemporary fiction writers begin.
(c) Similar to the way contemporary non-fiction writers begin.
(d) Slightly different from the way contemporary non-fiction writers begin.

4. What does the adviser suggest a woman's family should be like in order to consider marrying her?
(a) They should have many members.
(b) They should only have a few members.
(c) They should be largely unknown.
(d) They should have a strong reputation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Alcibiades' mentor?

2. What caused the crisis of Phocis?

3. As noted by the editor, which city's re-establishment is not mentioned by the author?

4. What audience is the book, "A History of My Times", trying to reach?

5. What caused the Arcadians to value their status?

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