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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7: Leonidas, Chapter 30 - 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Xeones' proof that he was there, and not that he simply heard of it?
(a) He shows Xerxes the place where his blade tore the wall of the tent in a back corner.
(b) He recognizes the officer who threw the axe at him and wounded Alexandros.
(c) He can offer only his word of honor that he is telling the truth.
(d) He has several witnesses who admit that they saw him there.

2. In Chapter 28, which Persian deserter asks for Xeones by name?
(a) Xerxes asks for him.
(b) Rooster asks for him.
(c) Tommie asks for him.
(d) Elephantinos asks for him.

3. What does Dienekes decide that the opposite of fear is?
(a) The opposite of fear is aphobia.
(b) The opposite of fear is courage.
(c) The opposite of fear is glory.
(d) The opposite of fear is love.

4. What does Xeones become in the Spartan army?
(a) He becomes a general.
(b) He becomes an archer.
(c) He becomes a swordsman.
(d) He becomes a spearman.

5. What nation is the second to assault the Greeks?
(a) The Sacae are the second group sent by the Persians.
(b) The Medes are the second group sent by the Persians.
(c) The Armenians are the second group sent by the Persians.
(d) The Egyptians are the second group sent by the Persians.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the Spartans encounter on their way out of the Persian camp?

2. Why do the Lokrians not make the meeting?

3. Why does Leonidas include inexperienced soldiers in the three hundred?

4. What is exoterike harmoniea?

5. Why does Arete give Xeones coins?

(see the answer key)

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