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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 is the advice given by the editor to those people that do not appreciate the notes at the end of the Introduction?
(a) Read them before reading the work itself.
(b) Pass over them and begin reading the work itself.
(c) Do not read the work itself.
(d) Read the first half of them before reading the work itself.

2. Which of the following works is referenced in the first chapter?
(a) The Republic.
(b) The Symposium.
(c) The Apology.
(d) The Laws.

3. What does George Cawkwell contribute to "A History of My Times"?
(a) He is the translator.
(b) He is the editor and writes the introduction.
(c) He is the editor.
(d) He writes the introduction.

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

5. What was one main concern about Procles' proposal?
(a) Neither the Spartans nor the Athenians would have any control.
(b) The Spartans would have more control than the Athenians would.
(c) The Athenians would have more control than the Spartans.
(d) Both the Spartans and the Athenians would have too much control.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which subdivision of Greece was raided as a result of a leader's invitation?

2. What did the local politician observe in the story told in Chapter 2?

3. What was a main factor of decision-making for the Spartans?

4. When did the Spartans make their animal sacrifice?

5. How many military leaders are discussed in the first chapter?

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