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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6: Dienekes, Chapter 24 - 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the Antirhions lose the battle?
(a) They are far outnumbered by the Spartans.
(b) There are traitors in the line.
(c) They allow fear to take control.
(d) They lack the advanced weaponry of the Spartans.

2. Who is the half helot's father?
(a) His father is a member of the council.
(b) His father is a farmer.
(c) His father is king Leonidas.
(d) His father had been a Spartan soldier.

3. According to Leonidas, how many men could the Persians mass behind the battle wall?
(a) They could mass one thousand men at most.
(b) They could mass as many men as they care to.
(c) The wall completely blocks off the pass.
(d) They could only mass twenty or thirty men.

4. Who is Paraleio?
(a) She is a prostitute.
(b) She is the cousin of Xeones.
(c) She is the wife of Xerxes.
(d) She is the mother of Alexandros.

5. In Chapter 28, which Persian deserter asks for Xeones by name?
(a) Xerxes asks for him.
(b) Tommie asks for him.
(c) Rooster asks for him.
(d) Elephantinos asks for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lady Arete's letter to Diomache say?

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

3. Who comes for Rooster after he turns down the offer of mothax?

4. To whom does Rooster become a squire?

5. What is the reason for Xeones returning to life?

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