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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. When does Darius of Persia die?
(a) He dies three years before the battle at Antirhion.
(b) He dies on the Ides of March.
(c) He dies three years after the battle at Antirhion.
(d) He dies during the battle at Antirhion.

2. Why does Polynikes feel that Spartans are superior to any other people?
(a) He says that they are better because of war and manly valor.
(b) He feels that all men are equal.
(c) He feels that the gods show more favor to the Spartans than to anyone else.
(d) He says that the Spartans are far more intelligent than anyone else.

3. What does Xeones become in the Spartan army?
(a) He becomes an archer.
(b) He becomes a general.
(c) He becomes a swordsman.
(d) He becomes a spearman.

4. What does Polynikes do when he catches Alexandros handling his shield improperly?
(a) He puts the boy through a lengthy and humiliating training drill.
(b) He beats the boy senseless.
(c) He kindly shows the boy the proper way of handling the shield.
(d) He bans Alexandros from the practice fields for life.

5. Who does Diomache take with her?
(a) She takes the dog, Lucky.
(b) She takes the old blind slave, Bruxieus.
(c) She doesn't take anyone.
(d) She takes the dog, Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the speech Leonidas gives after this battle?

2. Who is Paraleio?

3. What does Leonidas do after the Antirhion king surrenders?

4. What is the name of the half helot friend of Xeones?

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

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