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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How do the Persian forces surround the Greeks? (from Book 6: Dienekes, Chapter 24 - 29)

They sneak around the Greeks during the night.

They sail around and march up from behind.

They go around the mountain.

They are told of a moutain pass by a Greek traitor.

2.

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

He says that there are fourteen hundred.

He says that there are seven hundred.

He says that there are twenty-five.

He says that there are several thousand.

3.

How does Arete convince the Peers to spare the child of Rooster? (from Book 4: Arete, Chapter 15 - 17)

She kidnaps the child and flees Sparta.

She convinces them that whatever the father might have done, it is no fault of the child's.

She pays bribes to them to allow the child to go.

She and her husband swear that the child is his, and not Rooster's.

4.

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."

"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?"

5.

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

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

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

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

She swears to never tell about his secret love.

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