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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 - Honor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the boy return to Sparta wrapped in so as to show his victory?
(a) Wolf pelt
(b) Nothing
(c) Cape
(d) A robe of leaves

2. The men are also carrying large circular __________ as they march to meet their enemy.
(a) Swords
(b) Spears
(c) Shields
(d) Flags

3. How many years have passed since the story of the boy and the animal has taken place?
(a) 40
(b) 30
(c) 5
(d) 20

4. What are the loin straps made out of in the soldiers' uniforms as they march?
(a) Canvas
(b) Leaves
(c) Leather
(d) Cotton

5. Which soldier succumbs to the heat, growing dizzy and stumbling around?
(a) Stelios
(b) Leonidas
(c) Xerxes
(d) Ephialtes

Short Answer Questions

1. What arrived in Sparta that caused the King to make a decision which led to the battle they are marching to?

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

3. The boy is expected to ____________ for a period of time without supplies or equipment.

4. For how many days have the men been marching to arrive at their location?

5. What is the nickname given to the man who has fallen over because of the heat of the day?

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