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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 kind of terrain is Leonidas leading his men over as the day continues to be hot and oppressive?
(a) Wet
(b) Sandy
(c) Rocky
(d) Slippery

2. What happens to the soldier who falls over because of the heat of the day?
(a) He leaves the army
(b) He is killed
(c) He is beaten
(d) He is kicked out of the formation

3. What does Ephialtes do when he hears he cannot be a part of the Spartan resistance?
(a) Argues with Leonidas
(b) Cries
(c) Flings himself over the precipice
(d) Kills Leonidas

4. What arrived in Sparta that caused the King to make a decision which led to the battle they are marching to?
(a) A note from China
(b) Persian envoy
(c) A severed head
(d) His Queen

5. Who gives the nickname to the man who has fallen down during their march?
(a) Dilios
(b) Stelios
(c) Ephialtes
(d) Leonidas

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Spartans only need to defend a narrow strip of ______________ against the Persian attack when they are at the Hot Gates.

3. The men at the beginning of this graphic novel are marching from where?

4. The men are also carrying large circular __________ as they march to meet their enemy.

5. What does Leonidas believe the Persian King thinks he is?

(see the answer key)

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