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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides augury, which one of the following was another feature of Ancient Greek religion?
(a) Hymns.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Oracles.
(d) Philosophy.

2. How was the massacre planned?
(a) Only military leaders knew.
(b) Arrangements were made in advance.
(c) Only political leaders knew.
(d) It was an impulsive decision.

3. What animal did the Spartans sacrifice in the example Xenophon gives?
(a) A chicken.
(b) A turkey.
(c) A cow.
(d) A goat.

4. When did the Spartans make their animal sacrifice?
(a) Before a bad storm.
(b) After a battle.
(c) Before engaging the enemy.
(d) After the death of someone.

5. Which subdivision of Greece was raided as a result of a leader's invitation?
(a) Attica.
(b) Thessaly.
(c) Crete.
(d) Epirus.

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

7. Who was Dercylidas?
(a) A Theban commander.
(b) A Persian commander.
(c) A Spartan commander.
(d) A Macedonian commander.

8. What was taking place on the day of the massacre described by the author?
(a) A wedding.
(b) An election.
(c) A religious festival.
(d) A battle.

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

10. How many total chapters are included in the book?
(a) Four.
(b) Ten.
(c) Eight.
(d) Twelve.

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

12. As noted by the editor, which city's re-establishment is not mentioned by the author?
(a) Epidaurus.
(b) Messene.
(c) Argos.
(d) Megara.

13. How long after an agreement was reached, did the Spartans and the Athenians attack the Thebans?
(a) Two months.
(b) One month.
(c) Immediately.
(d) One year.

14. What type of a massacre was committed?
(a) A surprise attack.
(b) An expected attack.
(c) A drawn out attack.
(d) A quick attack.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the majority of events in Chapter 6 take place?

2. According to Xenophon's story, what is the best method for obtaining perspective?

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

4. Who conducted the raid in the second story of Book 2, Chapter 5?

5. What name was given to the treaty for peace between the Greek cities?

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