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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How many boys are there in the training platoons, according to Xeones? (from Book 3: Rooster, Chapter 12 - 14)

He says that there are seven hundred.

He says that there are twenty-five.

He says that there are several thousand.

He says that there are fourteen hundred.

2.

What do the Spartans and their allies do when they see the Persians for the first time? (from Book 5: Polynikes, Chapter 20 - 23)

They surrender to the Persians.

They shout insults at the Persians.

They run away.

They attack the Persians.

3.

What is the last thing that Xerxes says to Xeones as Chapter 19 closes? (from Book 5: Polynikes, Chapter 18 - 19)

"You are either the bravest warrior or the biggest fool to ever walk the earth"

"Why would you tell me such a thing, that I may know of your offense and kill you outright?"

"Please, my friend, continue your tale. Tell it as you wish, in whatever manner the god instructs you."

"No one could have breached my tent and survived it, therefore you are lying. I suggest that you be totally honest with me in the future, Greek."

4.

What is the purpose of the speech Leonidas gives after this battle? (from Book 2: Alexandros, Chapter 10 - 11)

He congratulates them on the victory, and commends their behavior towards the prisoners.

He congratulates them on their great victory and releases them for a day to pillage the city.

He berates them for their lack of courage and for their weakness.

He thanks the survivors and honors the fallen, while refocusing their attention on the main battle to come.

5.

What obstacle separates the two sides of the battleground? (from Book 2: Alexandros, Chapter 10 - 11)

A swift river runs through the center of the field.

A palisade bisects the field.

A low stone wall bisects the field.

A creek bisects the field.

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