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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 8: Thermopylae, Chapter 35 - 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What oath does Alexandros swear the night of Rooster's trial?
(a) He swears that if ever Rooster meets them on the field of battle, that he will slay Rooster himself.
(b) He swears that he will show mercy on Rooster in honor of their friendship.
(c) He swears that Rooster will never be seen again.
(d) He swears that he will carry out the orders of the krypteis give him.

2. Who were the first soldiers to arrive at Thermopylae?
(a) The Spartan heavy infantry were first to arrive.
(b) The Persians were the first to arrive.
(c) The Spartan Rangers were first to arrive.
(d) The Thespians were the first to arrive.

3. What is the half helot's nickname?
(a) His nickname is Rooster.
(b) His nickname is Dog.
(c) His nickname is Bob.
(d) His nickname is Suicide.

4. For what is Xeones punished after the battle at Antirhion?
(a) He is punished for mouthing off to a superior officer.
(b) He is punished for following the army.
(c) He is punished for not reporting in a timely fashion.
(d) He is punished for his recklessness on the field of battle.

5. Why does Xeones refuse to narrate anymore?
(a) He realizes that telling Xerxes of Spartan warfare is treason.
(b) He learns that Xerxes is going to kill him after he completes his story.
(c) He finds out about the mutilation of king Leonidas' body.
(d) He grows bored with the work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stands to defend Athens during the Persian attack?

2. What kind of story does Xerxes want to hear in chapter one?

3. Which of the following is not one of the activities listed as part of Spartan life?

4. To whom does Xeones tell his story?

5. What is the original total number of troops that would leave for Thermopylae?

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