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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. How long were the sailors able to live fairly well?

2. What effect did the circumstances of a particular battle have on the awarding of trophies?

3. According to the editor, who will be delighted by the bibliography in the book?

4. How many politically sanctioned killings were there in the story told in Book 2, Chapter 2?

5. Which of the following was one of the ways to raise money for a military campaign in ancient Greece?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the funds that were raised used for during a war?

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

3. Why is the bibliography located in the front of the book, and what is the editor's advice regarding the notes that follow it?

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

5. What was the politician's objection to the idea of plundering a town for money?

6. According to the editor, Betty Radice, what is the difference between a memoir and history?

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

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

9. How did the military leaders cooperate with each other on the issue of funding?

10. How many ships were used in water and shoreline battles, and which locations are mentioned as receiving the most fighting in the first chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the events surrounding the surprise massacre of a town during a religious festival. Include the reasons for the attack, how religion is valued in ancient Greece, why this story might contradict that value, and what message Xenophon could be attempting to deliver.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the planning and assassination of Alexander of Pherae in Thessaly. Include how Alexander is viewed as a ruler, his reputation, and that of the town, the possible motivations for the murder, and the way it takes place.

Essay Topic 3

War is a focus of Xenophon throughout the book and he explores all aspects of it.

1) Describe the vices and virtues of military leaders in ancient times, and the effects they have on the wars they wage.

2) Explain the mental training that is done in order to prepare soldiers for battle and develop a military team.

3) Analyze how war is considered a necessary component in the quest for peace for both ancient and current civilizations.

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