Gates of Fire Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

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 B

Steven Pressfield
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Alexandros, Chapter 8 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hermion's nickname?
(a) He is called The Archer.
(b) He is called Rooster.
(c) He is called Pretty Boy.
(d) He is called Mountain.

2. Where does the Spartan king march and fight, relative to the rest of his army?
(a) The king commands from the back of the army where it is safer.
(b) The king usually stays at the center of his army, so that his men surround him at all times.
(c) The king remains at the front of the lines, where he can be a part of the action at all times.
(d) The king does not go with his army, but sends a general in his stead.

3. Why does Dienekes initially resist marrying Lady Arete?
(a) He feels that she was the death of his brother, and wants nothing to do with her.
(b) He is already married.
(c) Despite his deep love for her, his ethics stand in the way.
(d) He does not love her.

4. What is exoterike harmoniea?
(a) Exoterike harmoniea is the musical harmony of a multistringed instrument.
(b) Exoterike harmoniea is a composition dedicated to the gods.
(c) Exoterike harmoniea is a state of self composure attained through the control of fear.
(d) Exoterike harmoniea is a state of union with one's fellows.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Thermopylae is described as what?

2. In Chapter 9, who dies on the final night of the training exercise?

3. Who is Xeones' sparring partner?

4. Who is Diomache?

5. What kind of story does Xerxes want to hear in chapter one?

(see the answer key)

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