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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old are Xeones and Diomache when they separate?

2. What does the Egyptian tell the Spartans about the Persian invasion?

3. To whom does Rooster become a squire?

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

5. By what warrior code are young Spartans raised?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Xeones refuse to continue with the story? What happens that causes him to continue?

2. How does Xeones describe the Spartan view on war?

3. Why do the Spartans punish their young boys by whipping them?

4. Why is Xeones depressed? What happens?

5. Describe the Spartan games.

6. What happens to Xeones after his city is burned?

7. How does Xeones begin his story?

8. How do Alexandros and Xeones get across the Gulf of Corinth when following the army?

9. How do the Spartans count their dead?

10. What is the concern of the lady Paraleio, Alexandros' mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, Xeones describes several things that are common to ancient warfare, such as smoke and fire, rape, and the mutilation of the enemy dead. What other factors are common to ancient warfare? Why do these things occur in ancient times? Do they still happen today? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

For the first day of the battle, the Greeks are able to fend off several attacks that, simply by the number of soldiers, should have crushed them. All the way to the bitter end, the Greeks are able to inflict great damage on the army of Persia. Describe the strategies used by the Greeks, from the first crossing of arms to the last.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book, several examples of the differences between Leonidas and Xerxes are given. In what ways are the two kings different? In what ways are they the same? In your opinion, who is the better king? Explain your answer.

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