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

2. What obstacle separates the two sides of the battleground?
(a) A low stone wall bisects the field.
(b) A creek bisects the field.
(c) A swift river runs through the center of the field.
(d) A palisade bisects the field.

3. What does Lady Arete's letter to Diomache say?
(a) The letter says that Xeones is free from his service and may marry Diomache.
(b) The letter is to free Diomache from her service at the temple.
(c) The letter is a personal letter between old friends.
(d) The letter says that Xeones' death will be honored.

4. How many children does Xeones father?
(a) He has two daughters.
(b) He only has one child, a son.
(c) He has two sons.
(d) He has a son and a daughter.

5. What do the Spartans call their science of fear discipline?
(a) They call it phobology.
(b) They call it aphobia.
(c) They call it phobologiea.
(d) They call it the void.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the merchant's sign say?

2. In Chapter 29, what does Xeones say is the only thing a man really wants?

3. How many men make up the party that attacks Xerxes' tent?

4. What question does Dienekes tell Alexandros has haunted him his whole life?

5. There is a battle on the plain west of Antirhion. Who do the Spartans fight there?

(see the answer key)

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