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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The iron clad ____________ of the Spartan army ensures no man will falter or flee.
(a) Bravery
(b) Stubbornness
(c) Will
(d) Commitment

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

3. What does the place where the ephors live emit from the rocks?
(a) Poisonous waters
(b) Fumes
(c) Blood
(d) Black tar

4. Where are the Spartan defensive tactics centering on at the start of this chapter?
(a) Goat path
(b) Sea
(c) Hot Gates
(d) Open field

5. What does the second wave of the Persians come to the Spartans on?
(a) Horses
(b) Camels
(c) Elephants
(d) Wagons

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Greeks exult over when they look out to the sea as they wait for battle?

2. What kinds of shields do the Persian army carry, which are also not very effective against the Greeks?

3. Who expresses dismay over how few soldiers Leonidas has brought to the battleground?

4. The family of Ephialtes left ____________ and traveled north to get away.

5. The Queen tells Leonidas he should come back either with his ____________ or on his _____________.

(see the answer key)

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