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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. According to Xeones, each Spartan soldier goes into battle with at least one what?
(a) Each Spartan soldier goes into battle with at least one spear.
(b) Each Spartan soldier goes into battle with at least one Darning Needle.
(c) Each Spartan soldier goes into battle with at least one horse.
(d) Each Spartan soldier goes into battle with at least one helot.

2. When does Xeones see Xerxes face-to-face before he is summoned?
(a) He sees Xerxes in battle.
(b) He is a member of the raiding party that attempts to kill Xerxes in his tent.
(c) He sees Xerxes in a dream of prophesy.
(d) He sees Xerxes in the Persian court while traveling as a child.

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

4. Why is Xerxes having trouble sleeping?
(a) He has dysentery.
(b) He cannot sleep after the slaughter of battle.
(c) He is being plagued by nightmares and guilt over the desecration of Leonidas' body.
(d) He has contracted a terrible illness from one of the injured soldiers.

5. What is Hermion's nickname?
(a) He is called Pretty Boy.
(b) He is called Rooster.
(c) He is called The Archer.
(d) He is called Mountain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Lady Arete asking about?

2. If the krypteia have their way, how is Rooster to be punished for rejecting the offer?

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

4. According to Xerxes, what is the greatest desire of Xeones?

5. What happens to the raiding party that saves the life of Xerxes?

(see the answer key)

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