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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. Which well-known philosopher was Xenophon a contemporary of?

2. Where is the bibliography located in "A History of My Times"?

3. What part of the military commanders motivated Xenophon to write the book?

4. Approximately how many pages of text does each chapter cover in "A History of My Times"?

5. Which of the following are distinct from the author in "A History of My Times"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the main point of Cinadon's story?

2. Why was Xenophon's loyalty questioned when he served in the Athenian military?

3. Who was Alcibiades and how is he described?

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

5. How many men did Xenophon lead in the military, and what were some of the complaints about them?

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

7. What are the intentions of the author and the publisher in presenting "A History of My Times"?

8. What were the reasons why women of ancient Greece would want to be included in the military, and what were some of the reasons why they would not?

9. What is the point of Cyrus's story as it is told by Xenophon?

10. What did the politician do to raise the money for the soldiers and what type of solution did that provide?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Xenophon's early background, including his birth, social class, and the challenges of his military experience. Also, provide examples from the book of his leadership style and reputation, his intentions as an Athenian officer, the criticism he encounters during his service, and the validity of that criticism.

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

Explain the example presented by Xenophon of how a city is almost attacked by soldiers in order to raise funds. Provide an analysis of the events that lead the soldiers to make the decision, the system they use to confirm it, the interference of a politician, and the results.

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