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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 do the Spartans pile into a slippery and unstable wall at the end of their victory over the second wave of Persians?
(a) Persian corpses
(b) Their shields
(c) Persian camels
(d) Their helmets

2. The object of the march of the men is glory and _________ as they march to meet their enemies.
(a) Pride
(b) Money
(c) Honor
(d) Blood

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

4. What is the important Spartan religious festival that the ephors say cannot be a time of war?
(a) Gretisuis
(b) Easter
(c) Saturnalia
(d) Carneia

5. The family of Ephialtes left ____________ and traveled north to get away.
(a) Tuscany
(b) Rome
(c) Athens
(d) Sparta

Short Answer Questions

1. Ephialtes is still angered by Leonidas' absolute ________________.

2. When Leonidas objects to the ruling of the ephors, who is he told to see next?

3. The oracle also states that no Spartan army will ____________.

4. Which soldier succumbs to the heat, growing dizzy and stumbling around?

5. Which force has been in hiding and is sprung as the second trap against the Persian special army?

(see the answer key)

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