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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What arrived in Sparta that caused the King to make a decision which led to the battle they are marching to?

3. How many soldiers are rumored to be in the Persian army that Leonidas is planning on fighting?

4. Leonidas has to talk to the ephors before a wide scale military expedition, according to _________ law.

5. The object of the march of the men is glory and _________ as they march to meet their enemies.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Stelios as he marches in the weather at the beginning of the novel?

2. What is the object of the march of the soldiers in the beginning of this manuscript?

3. Describe the area in which the ephors live during this second chapter of the book.

4. What does the Persian envoy tell Leonidas to send to the Persian king as a sign of subjugation?

5. What does Leonidas think about the ephors and their ruling about whether the Spartans can fight?

6. Why does Leonidas believe he brought more soldiers than anyone, even though Daxos' group is larger?

7. Why does Dilios tell stories to the soldiers as they are preparing for battle?

8. What does King Leonidas order Stelios to do with the captain that has been beaten senselessly?

9. What kind of instrument is being played by a man at the beginning of the troops?

10. What do the soldiers in the beginning of the novel wear as they match to battle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In order to be a great leader of an army, it seems you need to have a bit of arrogance as well as intelligence.

Part 1: In what ways does Leonidas' arrogance help him?

Part 2: In what ways does Leonidas' arrogance hurt him in battle?

Part 3: Does arrogance seem to be a positive or a negative quality for a leader? Why do you choose the answer you do?

Essay Topic 2

The strategy with which Leonidas fights the battle is impressive. He continues to shift strategies until he finds one that works for the situation.

Part 1: Which strategy was the most impressive to you as a reader? Why?

Part 2: Do you think Leonidas should have done anything different? What?

Part 3: Do you think the strategies might work in today's modern warfare battles? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The bravery of the Spartans is seen from the very beginning of the battle with the Persians.

Part 1: How do you think the bronze armor helped the bravery of the Spartans?

Part 2: Do you think that all of Leonidas' army is as brave as he thinks they are? Why or why not?

Part 3: What might make a soldier true to his army? What makes a soldier brave enough to fight?

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