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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the king tell the men they will go without because of the incident with the captain and the beating?
(a) Water for the day
(b) Clothing for the night
(c) Food for the day
(d) Weapons for the battle

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

4. What do the Persians fire at the Spartans in hopes of breaking them down?
(a) Rocks
(b) Arrows
(c) Pieces of wood
(d) Fireballs

5. Who responds by hurting the Persian ambassador for trying to lash one of the army members?
(a) Dilios
(b) Leonidas
(c) Daxos
(d) Stelios

Short Answer Questions

1. As a result of his deformity, Ephialtes, Leonidas tells him he can not be a part of the ___________.

2. What would the earth and the water have shown to the King of Persian had Leonidas sent them?

3. The Spartans are stacking up a large __________ of Persians even before the main battle begins.

4. What does the boy return to Sparta wrapped in so as to show his victory?

5. What are the loin straps made out of in the soldiers' uniforms as they march?

(see the answer key)

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