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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The Hot Gates are a part of a massive cliff ______________ that blocks the path for many miles.
(a) Building
(b) Edge
(c) Wall
(d) Mountain

3. What begins to turn into a violent storm the closer they move toward the Hot Gates?
(a) Windy day
(b) Soldier's moods
(c) Pelting rain
(d) Thunder

4. ______________ does not answer but he does strip off his helmet and shield as he thinks of the battle with the wolf.
(a) Dilios
(b) Leonidas
(c) Xerxes
(d) Daxos

5. How long ago was the meeting with the ephors and the oracle?
(a) Two months
(b) Two weeks
(c) Two years
(d) Two days

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the response of the ephors to the plans of Leonidas when he meets with them?

2. Where does Leonidas send the Persian envoy that is sent to collect the surrender?

3. The men in the army are being led by a man who is playing the __________.

4. Who refused to abandon Ephialtes' mother, which also helped to save him?

5. The remainder of the Persian envoy's entourage is then ___________ at Leonidas' orders.

(see the answer key)

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