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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 8: Thermopylae, Chapter 35 - 38.

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 finds it entertaining, but is unsure of its truth.
(c) He believes it is true, but has no bearing on the battles ahead.
(d) He believes it all to be lies.

2. What oath does Arete swear to Xeones?
(a) She swears to help take care of his son after he is gone.
(b) She swears that his cousin will hear of his honor in battle and where his body lies.
(c) She swears to never tell about his secret love.
(d) She swears to befriend his cousin Diomache and keep her company.

3. When the dog chases the rabbit between the two armies and then kills it, what do the Greeks think it means?
(a) They find it amusing and take it as good entertainment.
(b) They take it as a sign that the Persians will overpower them.
(c) They think that the dog crushing the rabbit in its jaws signifies the empire of Persia crushing Greece.
(d) They take it as a sign that they will be victorious.

4. Who does Xeones marry?
(a) He marries arete.
(b) He marries Agathe.
(c) He marries Diomache.
(d) He marries Thereia.

5. What is the name of the city-state where Xeones is from?
(a) Xeones is from in Sparta.
(b) Xeones is from a country farm in Akarnania, not a city-state.
(c) Xeones is from in Athens.
(d) Xeones is from in Astakos.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alexandros wants to go to battle with the older Spartans. Who tries to stop him?

2. What happens to Xeones when he is caught stealing?

3. The first time Xeones sees the Persian fleet, he meets an Egyptian. What was the Egyptian's name?

4. According to Xeones, each Spartan soldier goes into battle with at least one what?

5. Why is Xerxes having trouble sleeping?

(see the answer key)

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