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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 an ancient battle ground where many battles have taken place over the centuries.
(d) Thermopylae is described as a small fishing village where the Persians land their invasion force.

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

3. In the first chapter, about how many Persians are said to have been slain in just three days of battle with the Spartans?
(a) No more than twenty thousand were slain.
(b) About twenty thousand were slain.
(c) No fewer than twenty thousand were slain.
(d) About four thousand were slain.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dienekes initially resist marrying Lady Arete?

2. What does Dienekes tell the Egyptian about freedom?

3. To whom does Xeones tell his story?

4. Who are the two narrators of this story?

5. What does the Egyptian tell the Spartans about the Persian invasion?

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