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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. What does Dienekes tell the Egyptian about freedom?
(a) He tells the Egyptian that it is better to live as a slave than to die free.
(b) He tells the Egyptian that the only free men are dead men.
(c) He tells the Egyptian that freedom is a state of mind.
(d) He tells the Egyptian that freedom must be bought with steel, not gold.

2. What is panoplia?
(a) It is the final right of passage from boyhood to adult status.
(b) It is the lake near Sparta.
(c) It is the armor and shield that each soldier must carry.
(d) It is an eight night training exercise.

3. Who is Suicide?
(a) He is a fierce warrior from Syria.
(b) He is a young fighter from Scythia.
(c) He is an old statesman who sits on the senate.
(d) He is a farmer.

4. 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 spear.
(b) Each Spartan soldier goes into battle with at least one horse.
(c) Each Spartan soldier goes into battle with at least one Darning Needle.
(d) Each Spartan soldier goes into battle with at least one helot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the preferred weapon of Suicide?

2. Who is Dienekes' squire?

3. What do the Spartans do when they reach the field of battle?

4. What is othismos?

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

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