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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. What does Xerxes believe about Xeones' story?
(a) He believes that it is true and pertinent to the war efforts.
(b) He believes it all to be lies.
(c) He believes it is true, but has no bearing on the battles ahead.
(d) He finds it entertaining, but is unsure of its truth.

2. What is the standing order of Dienekes while on campaign?
(a) Dienekes is to be allowed to sleep until he wakes on his own.
(b) Dienekes is to be awakened two hours before sunrise.
(c) Dienekes is to be awakened about mid-day.
(d) Dienekes is to be awakened with the dawn.

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

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

5. What two groups fight the first encounter?
(a) The Thespians fight the Medes.
(b) The Spartans fight the Persians.
(c) The Spartans fight the Egyptians.
(d) The Thespians fight the Armenians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is othismos?

2. How do the soldiers show their disfavor when Polynikes is scolding Alexandros?

3. What is Olympieus doing when he is killed by an arrow?

4. Who were the first soldiers to arrive at Thermopylae?

5. What is mothax?

(see the answer key)

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