Gates of Fire Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Steven Pressfield
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 160 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Gates of Fire Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Steven Pressfield
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Xerxes, Chapter 5 - 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Thermopylae is described as what?
(a) Thermopylae is described as a place where travelers go to use the hot mineral baths.
(b) Thermopylae is described as a holy place, dedicated to the worship of the gods.
(c) Thermopylae is described as a small fishing village where the Persians land their invasion force.
(d) Thermopylae is described as an ancient battle ground where many battles have taken place over the centuries.

2. What happens to Xeones when he is caught stealing?
(a) He is made to pay for what he stole.
(b) The farmers cut off his right hand.
(c) The farmers drive nails through his hands.
(d) The farmers beat him severely.

3. According to Xeones, each Spartan soldier goes into battle with at least one what?
(a) Each Spartan soldier goes into battle with at least one horse.
(b) Each Spartan soldier goes into battle with at least one Darning Needle.
(c) Each Spartan soldier goes into battle with at least one helot.
(d) Each Spartan soldier goes into battle with at least one spear.

4. How many sons has Arete born Dienekes?
(a) They have had three sons.
(b) They have had one son.
(c) They have had only daughters.
(d) They have had many sons.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Chapter 2 opens, what does Xeones say that the word Thermopylae means?

2. What does Dienekes teach about fear?

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

4. How old is Xeones when he flees the destruction of his home?

5. How does the Egyptian number the Persian fleet?

(see the answer key)

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