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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 is the Persian visitor traveling on as they enter into the Greek camp?
(a) Wagon
(b) Chariot
(c) Palanquin
(d) Oliphant

2. 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

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

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

5. What is the color of the cloaks of the men in the army marching at the beginning of this novel?
(a) Red
(b) Purple
(c) Yellow
(d) Green

Short Answer Questions

1. Who suggests the the King should be surrounded by bodyguards on his walk?

2. What does the Persian ambassador continue to deliver, even as he is hurt badly?

3. Who is doing the intense physical training depicted at the start of this chapter?

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

5. Where are the babies left to die when they are seen to have troubles, like those in the answer to #89?

(see the answer key)

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