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

2. What did Procles acknowledge in his speech?
(a) Athens has never feared Sparta.
(b) Athens was unable to defeat Sparta.
(c) Sparta was unable to defeat Athens.
(d) Sparta has never feared Athens.

3. According to Xenophon's story, what is the best method for obtaining perspective?
(a) Success.
(b) Failure.
(c) Experience.
(d) Information.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the translator for this edition of "A History of My Times"?

3. What was the reason for the Spartans' animal sacrifice?

4. In ancient times, how was the opposition of people chosen?

5. How many days should the command be rotated between Athens and Sparta, according to Procles?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Jason describe the King of Persia and the Persians?

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

3. What are the styles of the chapters in "A History of My Times", and what stories are told in Book 2, Chapter 5?

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

5. What type of sacrifice does Xenophon describe that is made by the Spartans?

6. What happened in the city of Phocis and why did Sparta help?

7. What type of a ruler was Alexander of Pherae in Thessaly?

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

9. Who was Dercylidas and how is he described?

10. What things did Polydamss value in a solider?

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