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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5: Polynikes, Chapter 20 - 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old are Xeones and Diomache when they separate?
(a) He is nine and she is twelve.
(b) He is twelve and she is fifteen.
(c) He is twelve and she is nine.
(d) He is fifteen and she is twelve.

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

3. Xeones tells of an exercise that the people in the baggage train practice where they serve as punching bags for the Spartan heavy infantry. What is this exercise called?
(a) It is called The Ploughman's Blade.
(b) It is called The Breaking.
(c) It is called sparring.
(d) It is called The Oak.

4. What oath does Alexandros swear the night of Rooster's trial?
(a) He swears that Rooster will never be seen again.
(b) He swears that if ever Rooster meets them on the field of battle, that he will slay Rooster himself.
(c) He swears that he will carry out the orders of the krypteis give him.
(d) He swears that he will show mercy on Rooster in honor of their friendship.

5. Who stands to defend Athens during the Persian attack?
(a) Athens is defended by the full Athenian legions.
(b) Athens is defended by the Spartans.
(c) Athens is defended by a small band of fanatics only.
(d) Athens is completely abandoned.

Short Answer Questions

1. After their return to Sparta, how does Alexandros tell Polynikes the battle made him feel?

2. Why does Polynikes feel that Spartans are superior to any other people?

3. What does Leonidas say is the tell-all when battle comes?

4. Where does Bruxieus tell Xeones and Diomache to go?

5. Why is Xerxes warned about the story of the Spartans?

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