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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. Where do Xeones and Diomache separate?

2. How do the Spartans view war?

3. Thermopylae is described as what?

4. How does Rooster feel about Alexandros smuggling special salve for Xeones?

5. How many boys are there in the training platoons, according to Xeones?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Diomache feel that no one will want to marry her?

2. How does Xeones come to be in the Persian camp?

3. Who is Bruxieus?

4. Describe the training exercise at the Oaks.

5. What is the outcome of the battle?

6. Why does the author jump from place to place in the story?

7. Who catches Alexandros not using his shield properly? What happens?

8. Describe the Spartan games.

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

10. Describe the Spartan line formation.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There exists between all soldiers of honor and bravery, a certain respect and admiration. What examples of this are given in the book? Compare these to examples of honor and/or bravery in other literary works. Answer the question, "What is the opposite of fear?"

Essay Topic 2

By simply maintaining military discipline, the Spartans are able to defeat many enemies in battle who do not know discipline. Define discipline. Why is discipline so important on the battlefield? Is it equally important off the field? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the landscape of the Hot Gates, and the advantages that it provides the Spartans. Are there any advantages in the landscape for the Persians? Why do the Spartans choose this as the place for the battle?

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