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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the purpose of the trophies that were made?

2. What was the incentive for women to serve in the ancient Greek military?

3. Which one of the following is not included in the list of places where the most intense fighting occurs?

4. How did the soldiers express agreement on the plot to raise money?

5. How does Betty Radice suggest to readers that Xenophon's work should be read?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the story told by Xenophon, how and why was the decision made to sack a town?

2. How is Xenophon's writing style compared to contemporary writers?

3. Why are there maps included in the back of the book, "A History of My Times"?

4. What effect did the Athenian civil war have on the relationship between Athens and Sparta?

5. What hardships did the sailors encounter when they were not at war?

6. Where were the sailors who were granted pay living, and what kind of lifestyle did they have?

7. What caused the decisions made by Generals that resulted in the exile of many mid-range officers?

8. What is the significance of Xenophon's early background?

9. What happened to Thibron after he returned to Sparta and why?

10. What was used to make trophies and when were they usually presented?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Cyrus's war against his brother, the difficulties he faces in the campaign, and how he is assisted by Samius, the Spartan, Include the possible reasons why Xenophon would have wanted to present this story, what it shows for the city of Sparta, and how the story coincides with Xenophon's own view of the Spartans.

Essay Topic 2

Continuing with his fascination of the virtues of military leaders, Xenophon presents the story of Polydamas.

1) Describe Polydamas's leadership style, including how he tests his men, and the actions taken as a result of those tests.

2) Explain how Polydamas's men are rewarded for their skills, and the value of honor and loyalty in the military.

3) Analyze the opinions of Jason, pertaining to the King of Persia, and how they compare to Xenophon's opinion of Persia in general.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the example given by Xenophon of leadership and ranking that centers around the dismissal of several mid-range officers. Provide a description of what influences the decision to exile the mid-range officers, the reaction of the low-ranking officers, how their suggestion is handled, and the reasons why the story represents one of the main themes of the book.

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