84. Q. In what two respects is this work highly interesting? A. First, as a specimen of literary art, and second, as strikingly illustrative of the Greek spirit and character. 85. Q. What is the meaning of the word “Anabasis?” A. “A march upward,” that is, from the sea. 86. Q. Of what is the book an account? A. Of an expedition by Cyrus the Younger into Central Asia, and the retreat of the Greek part of his army. 87. Q. Who accompanied Cyrus on this expedition? A. An oriental army of about 100,000, and a body of Greeks numbering about 13,000. 88. Q. What was the object of this invasion on the part of Cyrus? A. To obtain possession of the Persian throne, occupied by his brother, Artaxerxes. 89. Q. In what does the main interest of the Anabasis as a narrative lie? A. Rather in the retreat than in the advance. 90. Q. From what does the whole matter of the famous advance and retreat of the ten thousand derive grave secondary importance? A. From the fact that it resulted in revealing to Greece the essential weakness and vulnerability of the imposing Persian empire. 91. Q. When was Xenophon, the author, born, and with whom was he not far from contemporary? A. He was born about 431 B. C., being thus not far from contemporary with the Hebrew prophet Malachi. 92. Q. What did Xenophon’s presence of mind and practical wisdom give him in the retreat? A. A kind of leadership which he maintained until a prosperous issue was reached on the shores of Greece. 93. Q. Among the other chief works of Xenophon what one is prominent? A. The “Cyropædia.” 94. Q. What was the starting point of the expedition related in the Anabasis? A. Sardis. 95. Q. During the march what city did the army plunder where four hundred years later the Apostle Paul was born? A. Tarsus. 96. Q. When they reached the river Euphrates what did Cyrus openly tell the Greek captains as to the object of the expedition? A. That he was marching to Babylon against the great king Artaxerxes. 97. Q. What was the result of this disclosure when made to the men? A. They felt, or feigned, much displeasure, but by lavish promises the majority were prevailed upon to adhere to Cyrus. 98. Q. What Persian commander among the forces proved a traitor and met with a tragic death? A. Orentes. 99. Q. Where did the armies of Cyrus and Artaxerxes finally encounter each other? A. At Cunaxa. 100. Q. In what way did Cyrus meet with his death? A. While engaged in a personal contest with Artaxerxes Cyrus was struck with a javelin under the eye and slain. OUTLINE OF REQUIRED READINGS. OCTOBER, 1884. _First Week_ (ending October 8).—1. Barnes’ “Brief History of Greece,” from page 1 to “The Civilization,” page 46. 2. Preparatory Greek Course in English, from chapter i. to chapter v., page 21. 3. “Why we Speak English,” in THE CHAUTAUQUAN. 4. Sunday Readings for October 5, in THE CHAUTAUQUAN. * * * * *