1. Book One concludes in the winter before hostilities erupt. What date is given by modern scholars for this time?
(a) 398/397 BC
(b) 410/409 BC
(c) 421/420 BC
(d) 432/431 BC

2. What is a major upset to Athens during 447 through 446 BC?
(a) Persia finally defeats the Athenian army.
(b) Athenian military goes on strike for higher wages.
(c) Boeotia successfully revolts against Athens and regains her independence.
(d) Political leadership in Athens splits into several factions.

3. After the war begins, what diplomatic success does Athens have?
(a) Gaining a neutrality pact from Persia.
(b) Making a peace deal with Corinth.
(c) Athens successfully launches an anti-Spartan publicity attack.
(d) Athens concludes alliances with Odrysian, Thrace, and Macedonia .

4. How is the book historically divided by modern scholars?
(a) Book One is divided in two seasons--winter and summer.
(b) Book One has historically been subdivided into two named segments although these do not exist as such in the text itself.
(c) Book One is usually looked at as a whole in keeping with Thucydides' method.
(d) Book One has historically been divided into four major parts with certain aspects emphasized.

5. How do the Athenians punish the Mytilene nobles after regaining the territory?
(a) Athens declares martial law in Mytilene.
(b) The Athenians carry all the nobles to Athens and put them in prison.
(c) They do not get punished and a general amnesty is declared for all.
(d) 1,000 prominent leaders are executed and the walls of Mytilene are razed.