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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the raid take place, according to the second story of the fifth chapter of Book 2?
(a) Laurium.
(b) Piraeus.
(c) Alimus.
(d) Megara.

2. How many men are discussing the idea of marriage in Book 2, Chapter 4?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

3. Which element(s) must be included in the ancient ritual sacrifices discussed in Book 2, Chapter 5?
(a) The right entity, time, and location.
(b) The right time and location.
(c) The right entity and location.
(d) The right entity and time.

4. What is an appeal for a military commander that is discussed in Book 2, Chapter 5?
(a) Making their unit famous.
(b) Making a name for themselves.
(c) Making their enemies famous.
(d) Making their city famous.

5. How many mercenaries did Polydamas claim to have available to him?
(a) Eight thousand.
(b) Six thousand.
(c) Two thousand.
(d) Four thousand.

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

7. How many days should the command be rotated between Athens and Sparta, according to Procles?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

8. Who is the translator for this edition of "A History of My Times"?
(a) David Cartwright.
(b) Jonathan J. Price.
(c) Rex Warner.
(d) Francis MacDonald Cornford.

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

10. What is the description given to Dercylidas in this current section of the book?
(a) Blameless.
(b) Clueless.
(c) Calculating.
(d) Guilty.

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

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

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

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

15. How wealthy was the King of Persia thought to be?
(a) The richest man in the region.
(b) The richest man in the city.
(c) The second richest man in the city.
(d) The second richest man in the region.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is a woman's willingness to marry mentioned in the book?

2. How weak did Jason think the King of Persia really was?

3. How is augury defined?

4. According to Polydamas, what must soldiers develop a taste for?

5. What caused the crisis of Phocis?

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