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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before the armies match to Hot Gates, where do they have to pass in their march?
(a) Hell's Hair
(b) Hell's Gate
(c) Hell's Mouth
(d) Brimstone

2. The ___________ King is in command of all of the soldiers who have finally arrived at the Hot Gates.
(a) Persian
(b) Greek
(c) Roman
(d) Spartan

3. What kind of terrain is Leonidas leading his men over as the day continues to be hot and oppressive?
(a) Slippery
(b) Rocky
(c) Wet
(d) Sandy

4. How many soldiers are thought to be in the area when the final Greek attachments join Leonidas and Daxos?
(a) 70,000
(b) 7000
(c) 300
(d) 3000

5. What kinds of shields do the Persian army carry, which are also not very effective against the Greeks?
(a) Straw
(b) Cloth
(c) Wicker
(d) Palm

Short Answer Questions

1. The Spartans only need to defend a narrow strip of ______________ against the Persian attack when they are at the Hot Gates.

2. What is the Persian visitor traveling on as they enter into the Greek camp?

3. Who is the man to which all the commanders of other armies give their power to?

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

5. What does the oracle insist must be observed as Leonidas goes to battle the Persians?

(see the answer key)

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