1. What does Rooster suggest to Xeones and Alexandros?
(a) He tells them that he knows of a way to get a dozen men to the tent of the Persian king.
(b) He tells them to fight with valor, and die a warrior's death.
(c) He tells them that they should abandon the army and join the Persians, just like him.
(d) He tells them that they should desert and return home, because the Spartans would be overrun by the next day.

2. Why does Medon take the baby after the Peers all go home?
(a) He is stealing the child so that he can kill him.
(b) He is inspecting the child to see if he will be allowed to live.
(c) He wants to have a look at the child.
(d) He is taking the child to protect him from the others.

3. What is mothax?
(a) It is the grade of warrior youths somewhere between full citizen and helot.
(b) It is a golden metal awarded for valor.
(c) It is freedom from taxes.
(d) It is the highest title of honor for Spartans.

4. When the dog chases the rabbit between the two armies and then kills it, what do the Greeks think it means?
(a) They take it as a sign that the Persians will overpower them.
(b) They think that the dog crushing the rabbit in its jaws signifies the empire of Persia crushing Greece.
(c) They find it amusing and take it as good entertainment.
(d) They take it as a sign that they will be victorious.

5. In Chapter 9, who dies on the final night of the training exercise?
(a) Dekton dies on the final night.
(b) Rooster dies on the final night.
(c) Hermion dies on the final night.
(d) Alexandros dies on the final night.