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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 did the raid take place, according to the second story of the fifth chapter of Book 2?
2. How does the woman respond to the advice about marriage that is given to the man?
3. What did the people of Phocis claim they would do if Sparta did not help them?
4. Whom were the Spartans feuding with in the beginning of the sixth chapter of Book 2?
5. What Spartan soldier served as a diplomat for peace between the cities of Greece?
Short Essay Questions
1. What things did Polydamss value in a solider?
2. How was Alexander murdered?
3. According to Xenophon's story, what is the first thing that a man should consider when deciding which woman to marry, and how does that compare to today's culture?
4. What problems in Arcadia end the book, "A History of My Times"?
5. What was considered to be "the Spartan way" and how was Teleutias's raid received?
6. How did the Arcadians gain their self-importance, and what did that do for the region?
7. What happened in the city of Phocis and why did Sparta help?
8. What type of a ruler was Alexander of Pherae in Thessaly?
9. What was the reason for the surprise massacre that Xenophon includes in his story?
10. What led Athens and Sparta to contemplate an alliance?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 3
The issue of funding is an important one for military operations to continue.
1) Explain the use of funds during a war including why it is vital for a military to raise the money.
2) Describe the different options the ancient military had in raising funds for a war or campaign.
3) Analyze the situation of the sailors in Chios and the hardships they encounter there.
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