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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. Where were sailors able to live fairly well?

2. Whom did Thibron enlist to help him with the actions that eventually caused his exile?

3. How many men was Xenophon in charge of during his service in the military?

4. Where did the politician give a speech in the story about the reeds?

5. Who was Cinadon meeting when he is arrested?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How did Mania become the satrap, and what type of leader was she?

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

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

9. 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?

10. How was Mania's son-in-law convinced to betray her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In the introduction of "A History of My Times", it is made clear that the book is intended for academic audiences.

1) Describe the formatting of the book discussing how the publisher designed it to be more accessible for scholars.

2) Explain the difference between a memoir and history, and explore why the editor makes the distinction for the book.

3) Analyze the advice given by the editor to prepare the reader for the story and the way it is presented.

Essay Topic 3

Two events are chronicled by Xenophon to show the effects that the decisions made by leaders can have.

1) Describe the raid on Attica by Teleutias, why it takes place, the response it receives, and how it relates to Xenophon's main theme of leaders and their decisions.

2) Analyze the events that take place before, during, and after Antalcidas delivers the treaty for peace.

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