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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 do the men think of the answer to #106? What do the soldiers believe is happening?

2. Who refused to give up Ephialtes, which led to his being saved from death?

3. What does Leonidas see as a major flaw in the Persian king?

4. Who are standing on the backs of the soldiers as they do the intense push-ups?

5. As a result of his deformity, Ephialtes, Leonidas tells him he can not be a part of the ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. After the initial assault of the Persians is defeated, what do the Persians do next to the Spartans?

2. What formation does Leonidas command once he realizes the camels might prove problematic in battle?

3. What ensures no man in the Spartan army will falter or flee, according to the story?

4. What has happened to the missing Persian scouting group?

5. What is the initial reaction to the Persian Ambassador when he comes into camp?

6. What does the Persian Ambassador do, even after his significant injury?

7. Describe the appearance of the Hot Gates where the Spartans are fighting.

8. What kinds of armor and weaponry do the Persians have during battle?

9. What is the Persian Ambassador worried about when he approaches camp?

10. What does Leonidas see as a major flaw in King Xerxes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Though Leonidas and his army die at the hands of the Persians, all does not seem to be lost.

Part 1: Why does Leonidas go into a battle he knows he will lose?

Part 2: Why doesn't Leonidas' army desert him and run away from the Persian army?

Part 3: Why is the defeat of Leonidas such an inspiring story?

Essay Topic 2

The strategy with which Leonidas fights the battle is impressive. He continues to shift strategies until he finds one that works for the situation.

Part 1: Which strategy was the most impressive to you as a reader? Why?

Part 2: Do you think Leonidas should have done anything different? What?

Part 3: Do you think the strategies might work in today's modern warfare battles? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The ephors are meant to help Spartans as they continue battle with other nations.

Part 1: Why doesn't Leonidas trust the advice of the ephors?

Part 2: Why would people turn to oracles and ephors for advice instead of following their own instincts?

Part 3: Would you be able to go to an oracle for advice? Why or why not? What might you ask if they could be trusted?

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