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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 was the peace conference held at the end of the book?

2. What is the description given to Dercylidas in this current section of the book?

3. What reportedly followed a speech given by the commander, Archidamus, to his troops?

4. According to Xenophon's story, what is the best method for obtaining perspective?

5. Which element(s) must be included in the ancient ritual sacrifices discussed in Book 2, Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of a ruler was Alexander of Pherae in Thessaly?

2. What are the styles of the chapters in "A History of My Times", and what stories are told in Book 2, Chapter 5?

3. What things did Polydamss value in a solider?

4. What problems in Arcadia end the book, "A History of My Times"?

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

6. In response to the objections, what was Procles' proposal that clarified the agreement between Athens and Sparta?

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

10. What is augury?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the conversation about marriage that Xenophon documents in his story. Use the advice given in the discussion to explain how marriage is viewed in ancient Greece, which things are considered to be the most important in selecting a spouse, and whether or not their priorities are an indication of their culture or society.

Essay Topic 2

Xenophon includes the various rituals performed by ancient Greek soldiers before and after a battle.

1) Describe the ritual of an animal sacrifice before a battle, how it is performed, and the reasons for it.

2) Explain how trophies are made and what is used to make them.

3) Describe the conditions for making trophies using one example of this from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the two major methods for making decisions in ancient Greece. First, explain how augury is defined and the way it is used to help the ancient Greeks with their decisions. Second, describe the oracles, where and how they take place, the possible confusion in their interpretation, and why they are considered a highly credible source of wisdom.

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