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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 - Duty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Queen tells Leonidas he should come back either with his ____________ or on his _____________.
(a) Shield, shield
(b) Sword, shield
(c) Shield, sword
(d) Head, back

2. Leonidas believe his army can beat the Persians with an intelligent selection of ___________.
(a) Terrain
(b) Weapons
(c) Men
(d) Magic

3. When Leonidas objects to the ruling of the ephors, who is he told to see next?
(a) Medusa
(b) Morpheus
(c) Sirens
(d) Oracle

4. Who expresses dismay over how few soldiers Leonidas has brought to the battleground?
(a) Xerxes
(b) Dilios
(c) Stelios
(d) Daxos

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The young boy in the story leaves ______________ in order to travel to the wilderness to prove himself.

2. When Leonidas announces he is going for a walk, in what direction does he say he will travel?

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

4. What kind of terrain is Leonidas leading his men over as the day continues to be hot and oppressive?

5. The messenger asked that Leonidas send a ________ of earth and a jar of water to the King of Persia.

(see the answer key)

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