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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 many methods of decision-making are described by Xenophon?

2. How are the events presented in the book in order to account for why certain things occurred?

3. What does the adviser suggest a woman's family should be like in order to consider marrying her?

4. According to Polydamas, what must soldiers develop a taste for?

5. How was the massacre planned?

Short Essay Questions

1. What concerns did the Athenians have in the agreement between Athens and Sparta?

2. What things does the adviser in Xenophon's story think that a woman should be in order for his friend to marry her?

3. How could the information obtained from an oracle seem confusing?

4. Who was Dercylidas and how is he described?

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

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

7. What was the result of the sacrifice made by the Spartans?

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

9. What is an oracle?

10. How was Alexander murdered?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The different classes and ranks of the military are a significant part of Xenophon's story. 1) Describe the difference between higher and lower ranks, along with how they are assigned.

2) Explain why and how wealth is considered when delegating the ranks of the ancient military.

3) Analyze the participation of women in the military of ancient Greece, including the reasons they would want or not want to join.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how and why Xenophon chooses to depict Alcibiades and the battles that involve him in the story. Use the references made in the book to analyze how Xenophon's story adds information to previous events, and the reputation of Alcibiades' mentor, Socrates. Include whether or not you think Xenophon is objective in his description of Alcibiades, considering his admiration for Socrates.

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