Gates of Fire Quiz Questions | Quiz: Book 1: Xerxes, Chapter 1 - 4 to Book 6: Dienekes, Chapter 24 - 29

Quiz: Book 1: Xerxes, Chapter 1 - 4 to Book 6: Dienekes, Chapter 24 - 29

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Who throws an axe at Xeones and cuts Alexandros' wrist during the tent raid?
a) It is the Persian general Mardonius.
b) It is the traitor, Rooster.
c) It is the lady Artemisia.
d) It is king Xerxes.

2. What does Leonidas do after the Antirhion king surrenders?
a) He slaughters both soldiers and city folk alike.
b) He takes the survivors as slaves.
c) He executes the enemy soldiers, but allows the people in the city to survive.
d) He spares the lives of the survivors and those in the city.

3. What does Xeones become in the Spartan army?
a) He becomes...
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