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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Both the Spartans and the Athenians would have too much control.
(d) The Athenians would have more control than the Spartans.

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

3. According to Polydamas, what must soldiers develop a taste for?
(a) The advantages of war.
(b) The disadvantages of war.
(c) The dangers of war.
(d) The importance of war.

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

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

6. What did the people of Phocis claim they would do if Sparta did not help them?
(a) Attack their enemy alone.
(b) Join forces with Sparta's enemy.
(c) Give in to their enemy's demands.
(d) Move from the city.

7. 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.

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

9. As depicted in Book 2, Chapter 5, what can the actions of one leader affect?
(a) A particular law.
(b) An entire city.
(c) Another leader.
(d) An entire country.

10. Which goddess did the Spartans make an animal sacrifice for?
(a) Hera.
(b) Athena.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Artemis.

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

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

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

14. What caused the crisis of Phocis?
(a) Their own behavior.
(b) A lack of laws.
(c) The behavior of others.
(d) Too many laws.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the Spartans do with Polydamas after they handled his request?

3. How is Polydamas's request for assistance described?

4. Besides augury, which one of the following was another feature of Ancient Greek religion?

5. What statue provided inspiration for troops as they defeated the enemy without losing a single soldier?

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