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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Persian visitor worried about the disappearance of as he enters the camp?
(a) Xerxes
(b) Earlier scouting unit
(c) Leonidas
(d) His wife

2. Leonidas declines the offer from Persia, realizing his last stand efforts will make him eternally ____________.
(a) Fabled
(b) Revered
(c) Powerful
(d) Famous

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

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

5. What is the response of the ephors to the plans of Leonidas when he meets with them?
(a) They do not reply
(b) Maybe
(c) No
(d) Yes

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leonidas believe the Persian King thinks he is?

2. The narrow trail is near a cliff which falls to the ___________ below.

3. Where were the forces of Daxos hiding from the Persian army?

4. The ___________ King is in command of all of the soldiers who have finally arrived at the Hot Gates.

5. Who refused to give up Ephialtes, which led to his being saved from death?

(see the answer key)

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