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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 are sitting on top of the answer to #149 as they advance toward the Spartan army?
(a) Slaves
(b) Peasant fighters
(c) Archers
(d) Sages

2. What happens to the soldier who falls over because of the heat of the day?
(a) He is killed
(b) He is kicked out of the formation
(c) He leaves the army
(d) He is beaten

3. The narrow trail is near a cliff which falls to the ___________ below.
(a) Rocks
(b) Sea
(c) Grass
(d) Caves

4. What does the Persian ambassador continue to deliver, even as he is hurt badly?
(a) Peace agreement
(b) Demands from Xerxes
(c) Ultimatum
(d) A prayer for the souls of the Spartans

5. What does Leonidas see as a major flaw in the Persian king?
(a) Gluttony
(b) Cheating
(c) Greed
(d) Pride

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leonidas order the Spartans to use as their formation when he begins to realize the power of the animals?

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

3. What kind of pushups are the soldiers in this chapter doing?

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

5. Who is watching from a distance and is becoming nervous that the Spartans might actually win?

(see the answer key)

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