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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was a military leader treated after a raid during the story?
(a) He was removed from command.
(b) He was exiled.
(c) He was questioned.
(d) He was commended.

2. Whom were the Spartans feuding with in the beginning of the sixth chapter of Book 2?
(a) Athens.
(b) Pylos.
(c) Pelia.
(d) Olympia.

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

4. What type of operation is described in the beginning of Book 2, Chapter 5?
(a) Cultural.
(b) Naval.
(c) Societal.
(d) Political.

5. How did Athens use its main strength?
(a) By instinct.
(b) By necessity.
(c) Only against certain enemies.
(d) Against all enemies.

6. Based on Xenophon's explanation, what happened after the raid?
(a) A civil war began.
(b) Counter measures were prepared.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Two cities surrendered.

7. What were the Arcadians encouraged to do?
(a) Have fewer laws.
(b) Have pride.
(c) Have mercy.
(d) Have more laws.

8. Which years did the events in Book 2, Chapter 5 take place?
(a) 389-386 B.C.
(b) 387-385 B.C.
(c) 384-380 B.C.
(d) 386-382 B.C.

9. What was the strength of Athens as it prepared to enter into an alliance with Sparta?
(a) Creating laws.
(b) Political action.
(c) The battles at sea.
(d) The battles on land.

10. Where was the massacre Xenophon writes about committed?
(a) In a forest.
(b) In public.
(c) In private.
(d) In a large hall.

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

12. What reportedly followed a speech given by the commander, Archidamus, to his troops?
(a) Rainfall.
(b) Thunder and lightning.
(c) Rainfall and strong winds.
(d) Thunder, lightning, and rainfall.

13. What was an animal sacrifice known as in some ancient cultures?
(a) A way to mourn.
(b) A feast.
(c) A victory celebration.
(d) A religious observation.

14. In the adviser's opinion, what social class should the woman be?
(a) Similar to the class of the man she marries.
(b) Above the class of the man she marries.
(c) Her class is irrelevant.
(d) Below the class of the man she marries.

15. According to Jason, what condition were the Persians taught?
(a) Recklessness.
(b) Submissiveness.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Arrogance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of the Spartan culture was the subject of ridicule?

2. What was the purpose of the massacre?

3. How are the efforts of the Spartans described after their animal sacrifice?

4. Where is the location of the first event Xenophon recounts in Book 2, Chapter 5?

5. What other city's founding is not included by Xenophon, as pointed out by the editor?

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