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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Xenophon's story, what prompted an invitation for a raid?
(a) A murder.
(b) A battle.
(c) A declaration of war.
(d) A truce.

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

4. Where did the Spartans place a trophy?
(a) On a mountain.
(b) On the grave of a fallen soldier.
(c) At the site of their first victory.
(d) At the side of their first defeat.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How often did Polydamas test his men?

3. How many men are discussing the idea of marriage in Book 2, Chapter 4?

4. How was the massacre planned?

5. What was the strength of Athens as it prepared to enter into an alliance with Sparta?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the reason for the surprise massacre that Xenophon includes in his story?

2. What led Athens and Sparta to contemplate an alliance?

3. What is augury?

4. According to Xenophon's story, what is the first thing that a man should consider when deciding which woman to marry, and how does that compare to today's culture?

5. How were people educated and trained for their service in a military team?

6. What was the setting of the massacre that Xenophon recounts?

7. How was Alexander murdered?

8. How large was Polydamas's mercenary force and how did he test them?

9. What problems in Arcadia end the book, "A History of My Times"?

10. In response to the objections, what was Procles' proposal that clarified the agreement between Athens and Sparta?

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