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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5: Polynikes, Chapter 18 - 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Polynikes do after dealing with Alexandros?
(a) He reports the boy's failure to his superiors.
(b) He storms off the practice field in disgust.
(c) He sends everyone home for the day.
(d) He puts all of the boys through the standard shield handling drills.

2. What do the Spartans do when they reach the field of battle?
(a) They calmly go about getting ready for battle, and wait for the enemy.
(b) They immediately retreat.
(c) They charge recklessly into the melee.
(d) They send some men to sneak around and flank the enemy.

3. After their return to Sparta, how does Alexandros tell Polynikes the battle made him feel?
(a) He tells Polynikes that the battle made him sick.
(b) He tells Polynikes that the battle didn't effect him at all.
(c) He tells Polynikes that he was amused by the ease with which they defeated the enemy.
(d) He tells Polynikes that he experienced a bloodlust during the battle.

4. What are the Spartan battle games designed for?
(a) They are designed as entertainment for the people.
(b) They are designed to simulate battle for training.
(c) They are designed to entertain the boys and keep them out of trouble.
(d) They are designed as a way to pass time.

5. Who does Diomache take with her?
(a) She takes the old blind slave, Bruxieus.
(b) She takes the dog, Lucky.
(c) She takes the dog, Happy.
(d) She doesn't take anyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi tell the Athenians?

2. The first time Xeones sees the Persian fleet, he meets an Egyptian. What was the Egyptian's name?

3. How does the Egyptian number the Persian fleet?

4. What is the purpose of the speech Leonidas gives after this battle?

5. Who is the half helot's father?

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