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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Alexandros, Chapter 10 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first time Xeones sees the Persian fleet, he meets an Egyptian. What was the Egyptian's name?
(a) His name was Agamemnon.
(b) His name was Tommie.
(c) His name was Steve.
(d) His name was Ptammitechus.

2. Why does Diomache feel that no man will want her?
(a) She is ugly.
(b) She was raped.
(c) She is too old.
(d) She has a large scar on her face.

3. Alexandros wants to go to battle with the older Spartans. Who tries to stop him?
(a) Xeones tries to stop him.
(b) Leonidas tries to stop him.
(c) His mother tries to stop him.
(d) Polynikes tries to stop him.

4. What does the Egyptian tell the Spartans about the Persian invasion?
(a) He tells them that the Persians would be easily defeated while still at sea.
(b) He tells them to join Xerxes voluntarily like the Egyptians did.
(c) He tells them to never surrender.
(d) He tells them that Xerxes will slaughter them regardless of what they do.

5. What does agoge boua mean?
(a) Agoge boua means eight-nighter.
(b) Agoge boua means training platoon.
(c) Agoge boua means honorable death.
(d) Agoge boua means battle rage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the preferred weapon of Suicide?

2. What are the names of the two dogs that Xeones and Diomache find?

3. How do the Spartans count their dead?

4. What is Xeones trying to steal when he is caught?

5. What are the Spartan battle games designed for?

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