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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 - Combat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many soldiers are rumored to be in the Persian army that Leonidas is planning on fighting?
(a) Thousands
(b) Millions
(c) Very few
(d) Hundreds

2. The Spartans only need to defend a narrow strip of ______________ against the Persian attack when they are at the Hot Gates.
(a) Land
(b) Rock
(c) Grass
(d) Water

3. What happens when the Persian visitor first enters the camp of the Greeks?
(a) He is lauded
(b) He is ignored
(c) He is killed
(d) He is taken prisoner

4. Ephialtes is still angered by Leonidas' absolute ________________.
(a) Arrogance
(b) Rejection
(c) Pride
(d) Confidence

5. The oracle also states that no Spartan army will ____________.
(a) Leave
(b) Grow
(c) March
(d) Remain

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of armor do the Persian soldiers wear, rendering them vulnerable to attack?

2. What is the first formation the Greeks fall into when the Persians eventually attack?

3. Who is doing the intense physical training depicted at the start of this chapter?

4. The others in the army view Ephialtes' appearance with _________________ as he hulks over to see them.

5. What is the second wave of Persian soldiers surrounded by as they come to attack the Spartans?

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