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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 - Duty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The young boy in the story leaves ______________ in order to travel to the wilderness to prove himself.
(a) Capitula
(b) Sparta
(c) Rome
(d) Athrurus

2. How long ago did Leonidas refuse the offer of the Persian envoy to surrender to them?
(a) One year
(b) One week
(c) Two years
(d) Three days

3. Leonidas thinks that the __________ are decrepit old men who are completely out of touch with the modern world.
(a) Oracles
(b) Ephors
(c) Persians
(d) Soldiers

4. The oracle also states that no Spartan army will ____________.
(a) March
(b) Remain
(c) Grow
(d) Leave

5. The messenger asked that Leonidas send a ________ of earth and a jar of water to the King of Persia.
(a) Tureen
(b) Bucket
(c) Cask
(d) Jar

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the boy lead the stalking animal into that proves to be the demise of the animal?

2. What is the nickname given to the man who has fallen over because of the heat of the day?

3. Where does Leonidas want to meet with the Persian army in an effort to beat them?

4. What does the oracle insist must be observed as Leonidas goes to battle the Persians?

5. What does the person to speak with the ephors offer to them for their treason?

(see the answer key)

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