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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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"

2.

What oath does Arete swear to Xeones? (from Book 5: Polynikes, Chapter 20 - 23)

She swears to never tell about his secret love.

She swears to befriend his cousin Diomache and keep her company.

She swears that his cousin will hear of his honor in battle and where his body lies.

She swears to help take care of his son after he is gone.

3.

Knowing that everyone will die the next day, what does Leonidas tell his men? (from Book 7: Leonidas, Chapter 30 - 34)

The watch is to be doubled to keep anyone from deserting.

The helots are freed from service and may leave.

He tells them all to fight with valor and die a good death.

The Greeks are to retreat.

4.

What is the Antirhion army primarily composed of? (from Book 2: Alexandros, Chapter 10 - 11)

It is mainly mercenaries hired from neighboring kingdoms.

It is mainly citizen soldiers.

It is an unorganized rabble of bandits and highwaymen.

It is mainly well trained regulars, career soldiers.

5.

What happens at the battle at Plataea? (from Book 8: Thermopylae, Chapter 35 - 38)

The Greeks overrun the Persians and kill them all.

The Persians kill all of the Greeks, and proceed farther into Greece.

After many losses to both sides, both armies withdraw from the field of battle, with no clear victor.

The Greeks drive the Persians back into Asia.

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