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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Who is Paraleio? (from Book 3: Rooster, Chapter 12 - 14)

She is the wife of Xerxes.

She is the cousin of Xeones.

She is the mother of Alexandros.

She is a prostitute.

2.

In Chapter 29, what does Xeones say is the only thing a man really wants? (from Book 6: Dienekes, Chapter 24 - 29)

He says that all a man wants is to live.

He says that all a man wants is to die with honor.

He says that all a man wants is wealth.

He says that all a man wants is a good woman.

3.

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

"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."

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

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

4.

For what is Xeones punished after the battle at Antirhion? (from Book 3: Rooster, Chapter 12 - 14)

He is punished for mouthing off to a superior officer.

He is punished for following the army.

He is punished for his recklessness on the field of battle.

He is punished for not reporting in a timely fashion.

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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