Gates of Fire Quiz

Steven Pressfield

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the purpose of the speech Leonidas gives after this battle? (from Book 2: Alexandros, Chapter 10 - 11)

He thanks the survivors and honors the fallen, while refocusing their attention on the main battle to come.

He berates them for their lack of courage and for their weakness.

He congratulates them on their great victory and releases them for a day to pillage the city.

He congratulates them on the victory, and commends their behavior towards the prisoners.

2.

How do the Persian forces surround the Greeks? (from Book 6: Dienekes, Chapter 24 - 29)

They sneak around the Greeks during the night.

They are told of a moutain pass by a Greek traitor.

They sail around and march up from behind.

They go around the mountain.

3.

What is the last thing that Xerxes says to Xeones as Chapter 19 closes? (from Book 5: Polynikes, Chapter 18 - 19)

"Please, my friend, continue your tale. Tell it as you wish, in whatever manner the god instructs you."

"Why would you tell me such a thing, that I may know of your offense and kill you outright?"

"You are either the bravest warrior or the biggest fool to ever walk the earth"

"No one could have breached my tent and survived it, therefore you are lying. I suggest that you be totally honest with me in the future, Greek."

4.

What does Xerxes believe about Xeones' story? (from Book 5: Polynikes, Chapter 18 - 19)

He believes it all to be lies.

He believes that it is true and pertinent to the war efforts.

He believes it is true, but has no bearing on the battles ahead.

He finds it entertaining, but is unsure of its truth.

5.

Why do the Spartans use that method to count their dead? (from Book 2: Alexandros, Chapter 10 - 11)

It is done to confuse the enemy.

It helps to keep their minds occupied and off of the fact that only moments earlier they were slaughtering men like farmers reaping wheat.

It is an ancient tradition that has been passed down for generations.

It is the Spartan law that the dead be counted in such a way.

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