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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. What reportedly followed a speech given by the commander, Archidamus, to his troops?
2. How many mercenaries did Polydamas claim to have available to him?
3. How many methods of decision-making are described by Xenophon?
4. What is the description given to Dercylidas in this current section of the book?
5. What type of a massacre was committed?
Short Essay Questions
1. How was Alexander murdered?
2. What was considered to be "the Spartan way" and how was Teleutias's raid received?
3. What was the reason for the surprise massacre that Xenophon includes in his story?
4. What are the styles of the chapters in "A History of My Times", and what stories are told in Book 2, Chapter 5?
5. What is an oracle?
6. In response to the objections, what was Procles' proposal that clarified the agreement between Athens and Sparta?
7. What problems in Arcadia end the book, "A History of My Times"?
8. How were people educated and trained for their service in a military team?
9. What type of sacrifice does Xenophon describe that is made by the Spartans?
10. How was it possible for a leader to put his own self-interest above the team, and was it considered a positive or a negative action?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author's motivations for writing the book, "A History of My Times", are revealed by the editor, establishing an important framework for the reader.
1) Explain what motivates Xenophon to write his story, based on the editor's notes and his own commentary.
2) Describe the main points that Xenophon is trying to make in the book and why.
3) Compare Xenophon's writing style with the style of contemporary non-fiction writers.
Essay Topic 2
Analyze the example given by Xenophon of leadership and ranking that centers around the dismissal of several mid-range officers. Provide a description of what influences the decision to exile the mid-range officers, the reaction of the low-ranking officers, how their suggestion is handled, and the reasons why the story represents one of the main themes of 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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