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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. By what other name is Sparta called?
(a) Sparta is also called Thermopylae.
(b) Sparta is also called Lakedaemon.
(c) Sparta is also called The Hot Gates.
(d) Sparta is also called Mount Oracle.

2. Who sacks the city-state that was the birthplace of Xeones?
(a) The Carthagians sack the city-state.
(b) The Argives sack the city-state.
(c) The Persians sack the city-state.
(d) The Spartans sack the city-state.

3. Why do the Spartans use that method to count their dead?
(a) It is an ancient tradition that has been passed down for generations.
(b) It helps to keep their minds occupied and off of the fact that only moments earlier they were slaughtering men like farmers reaping wheat.
(c) It is the Spartan law that the dead be counted in such a way.
(d) It is done to confuse the enemy.

4. How does Xeones describe Dienekes?
(a) He describes him as a young warrior, inexperienced in battle, but fierce and strong.
(b) He describes him as a silly old man, full of outdated ideas.
(c) He describes him as a great hero.
(d) He describes him as a warrior over forty-years-old who carries wounds from many battles.

5. As Chapter 2 opens, what does Xeones say that the word Thermopylae means?
(a) It is Egyptian profanity.
(b) It is Greek for "spa".
(c) It is Greek for "hot springs".
(d) It is Greek for "hot gates".

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Xeones, each Spartan soldier goes into battle with at least one what?

2. What is exoterike harmoniea?

3. Who is Xeones' sparring partner?

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

5. Where does the Spartan king march and fight, relative to the rest of his army?

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