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Gates of Fire Quiz

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Gates of Fire Quiz

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1)

What obstacle separates the two sides of the battleground? (from Book 2: Alexandros, Chapter 10 - 11)

A swift river runs through the center of the field.
A palisade bisects the field.
A low stone wall bisects the field.
A creek bisects the field.
2)

When Xerxes goes on a rampage, what does he do in his rage? (from Book 8: Thermopylae, Chapter 35 - 38)

He kills all of his generals.
He kills some of his high ranking officers.
He kills Xeones.
He screams and destroys many of his own possessions.
3)

Who is Paraleio? (from Book 3: Rooster, Chapter 12 - 14)

She is the mother of Alexandros.
She is a prostitute.
She is the cousin of Xeones.
She is the wife of Xerxes.
4)

What is the Antirhion army primarily composed of? (from Book 2: Alexandros, Chapter 10 - 11)

It is mainly mercenaries hired from neighboring kingdoms.
It is mainly well trained regulars, career soldiers.
It is an unorganized rabble of bandits and highwaymen.
It is mainly citizen soldiers.
5)

What is the half helot's nickname? (from Book 3: Rooster, Chapter 12 - 14)

His nickname is Bob.
His nickname is Suicide.
His nickname is Rooster.
His nickname is Dog.
6)

What is the purpose of an all-sire unit? (from Book 4: Arete, Chapter 15 - 17)

When they die, their sons can then be conscripted.
When they die, they will have living male heirs to carry on their names.
While they are away on campaign, their sons can take care of the home.
An ancient belief forbids Spartans from sending men into battle who have not yet fathered a son.
7)

What happens on the final day of battle? (from Book 8: Thermopylae, Chapter 35 - 38)

The Greeks are completely defeated.
The Greeks are victorious on the field of battle, but lose the naval battle.
The Persians are completely defeated.
The Greeks are defeated at Thermopylae, but the Persian fleet is defeated.
8)

What happens at the battle at Plataea? (from Book 8: Thermopylae, Chapter 35 - 38)

The Greeks overrun the Persians and kill them all.
The Persians kill all of the Greeks, and proceed farther into Greece.
The Greeks drive the Persians back into Asia.
After many losses to both sides, both armies withdraw from the field of battle, with no clear victor.
9)

What is the original total number of troops that would leave for Thermopylae? (from Book 4: Arete, Chapter 15 - 17)

There are three thousand.
There are three hundred.
There are two million.
There are twenty thousand.
10)

How many boys are there in the training platoons, according to Xeones? (from Book 3: Rooster, Chapter 12 - 14)

He says that there are several thousand.
He says that there are twenty-five.
He says that there are fourteen hundred.
He says that there are seven hundred.
11)

What do the Spartans and their allies do when they see the Persians for the first time? (from Book 5: Polynikes, Chapter 20 - 23)

They attack the Persians.
They surrender to the Persians.
They run away.
They shout insults at the Persians.
12)

How does Arete convince the Peers to spare the child of Rooster? (from Book 4: Arete, Chapter 15 - 17)

She and her husband swear that the child is his, and not Rooster's.
She convinces them that whatever the father might have done, it is no fault of the child's.
She pays bribes to them to allow the child to go.
She kidnaps the child and flees Sparta.
13)

For what is Xeones punished after the battle at Antirhion? (from Book 3: Rooster, Chapter 12 - 14)

He is punished for mouthing off to a superior officer.
He is punished for following the army.
He is punished for not reporting in a timely fashion.
He is punished for his recklessness on the field of battle.
14)

In Chapter 29, what does Xeones say is the only thing a man really wants? (from Book 6: Dienekes, Chapter 24 - 29)

He says that all a man wants is to live.
He says that all a man wants is a good woman.
He says that all a man wants is wealth.
He says that all a man wants is to die with honor.
15)

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

He congratulates them on their great victory and releases them for a day to pillage the city.
He berates them for their lack of courage and for their weakness.
He congratulates them on the victory, and commends their behavior towards the prisoners.
He thanks the survivors and honors the fallen, while refocusing their attention on the main battle to come.
16)

Why does Arete give Xeones coins? (from Book 5: Polynikes, Chapter 20 - 23)

She gives him the money to run away with and avoid death with the three hundred.
She gives him the money as a gift for his birthday.
She is bribing him to remain silent of what he saw when he caught her with Polynikes.
She is paying him for his service to her husband.
17)

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

They are told of a moutain pass by a Greek traitor.
They sneak around the Greeks during the night.
They sail around and march up from behind.
They go around the mountain.
18)

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

He believes it all to be lies.
He finds it entertaining, but is unsure of its truth.
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.
19)

Knowing that everyone will die the next day, what does Leonidas tell his men? (from Book 7: Leonidas, Chapter 30 - 34)

The Greeks are to retreat.
The helots are freed from service and may leave.
The watch is to be doubled to keep anyone from deserting.
He tells them all to fight with valor and die a good death.
20)

When Xeones dies, what is done with his remains? (from Book 8: Thermopylae, Chapter 35 - 38)

Xerxes gives him a warrior's burial.
Orontes orders Xeones' remains be delivered to his cousin at the temple in Athens.
He is dragged outside of the camp and left to rot.
His remains are burned.
21)

What does the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi tell the Athenians to do about the Persian invasion? (from Book 4: Arete, Chapter 15 - 17)

The Oracle tells them to remain neutral.
The Oracle tells them to bargain with Persia.
The Oracle tells them to stand and fight for their freedom.
The Oracle tells them to fly to the ends of the earth.
22)

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."
"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."
"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"
23)

How is Rooster related to Dienekes? (from Book 4: Arete, Chapter 15 - 17)

Rooster is not related to Dienekes.
Rooster is his son.
Rooster is his brother's bastard son.
Rooster is his friend.
24)

What oath does Arete swear to Xeones? (from Book 5: Polynikes, Chapter 20 - 23)

She swears to befriend his cousin Diomache and keep her company.
She swears to help take care of his son after he is gone.
She swears that his cousin will hear of his honor in battle and where his body lies.
She swears to never tell about his secret love.
25)

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

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 the Spartan law that the dead be counted in such a way.
It is an ancient tradition that has been passed down for generations.
It is done to confuse the enemy.
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