1. Why do the Phokians miss the meeting?
(a) They are nearly overrun by the Persians, so they flee.
(b) They have all been slain by the Persians.
(c) They go over to the Persian side.
(d) They are attacked and must remain to defend their city.

2. Why does Xeones refuse to narrate anymore?
(a) He realizes that telling Xerxes of Spartan warfare is treason.
(b) He grows bored with the work.
(c) He learns that Xerxes is going to kill him after he completes his story.
(d) He finds out about the mutilation of king Leonidas' body.

3. Which of the following is not one of the activities listed as part of Spartan life?
(a) Spartans train at controlling their fear.
(b) Spartans make sacrifices to their gods.
(c) Spartans wrestle and run.
(d) Spartans love to fish.

4. What does the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi tell the Athenians to do about the Persian invasion?
(a) The Oracle tells them to remain neutral.
(b) The Oracle tells them to stand and fight for their freedom.
(c) The Oracle tells them to fly to the ends of the earth.
(d) The Oracle tells them to bargain with Persia.

5. What is the purpose of the speech Leonidas gives after this battle?
(a) He thanks the survivors and honors the fallen, while refocusing their attention on the main battle to come.
(b) He congratulates them on the victory, and commends their behavior towards the prisoners.
(c) He berates them for their lack of courage and for their weakness.
(d) He congratulates them on their great victory and releases them for a day to pillage the city.