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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name was given to the treaty for peace between the Greek cities?
(a) The King's Peace.
(b) The King's Peaceful Treaty.
(c) The Peace of the King.
(d) The King's Treaty for Peace.

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

3. What is listed at the top of the pages in the beginning of the chapters?
(a) The major events discussed in that chapter.
(b) The major events discussed in the previous and next chapters.
(c) The major events discussed in the previous chapter.
(d) The major events discussed in the next chapter.

4. What did the Spartans do with Polydamas after they handled his request?
(a) They complimented him.
(b) They asked him to join their army.
(c) They ridiculed him.
(d) They sent him away.

5. How are the efforts of the Spartans described after their animal sacrifice?
(a) Successful.
(b) They had some success and some failure.
(c) Unsuccessful.
(d) It is unknown.

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

7. 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.

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

9. How did Sparta respond to the request for help from Phocis?
(a) They ignored Phocis.
(b) They attacked Phocis.
(c) They sent help to Phocis.
(d) They attempted to reason with the enemy of Phocis.

10. Where is the location of the first event Xenophon recounts in Book 2, Chapter 5?
(a) Delos.
(b) Ithaca.
(c) Thira.
(d) Aegina.

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

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

13. What was the purpose of the massacre?
(a) To prevent an attack.
(b) To cause an alliance.
(c) To prevent an alliance.
(d) To cause an attack.

14. How is a woman's willingness to marry mentioned in the book?
(a) There is no mention of it.
(b) There are many pages dedicated to it.
(c) It is only mentioned as a definition for another term.
(d) There is some mention of it.

15. How often did Polydamas test his men?
(a) Monthly.
(b) Never.
(c) Weekly.
(d) Daily.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reportedly followed a speech given by the commander, Archidamus, to his troops?

2. Where were the first Athenian-Spartan forces sent?

3. Which element(s) must be included in the ancient ritual sacrifices discussed in Book 2, Chapter 5?

4. How wealthy was the King of Persia thought to be?

5. Where was the peace conference held at the end of the book?

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