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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 a prostitute.

She is the cousin of Xeones.

She is the mother of Alexandros.

2.

What does Xerxes believe about Xeones' story? (from Book 5: Polynikes, Chapter 18 - 19)

He finds it entertaining, but is unsure of its truth.

He believes that it is true and pertinent to the war efforts.

He believes it is true, but has no bearing on the battles ahead.

He believes it all to be lies.

3.

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

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.

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

She kidnaps the child and flees Sparta.

4.

How is Rooster related to Dienekes? (from Book 4: Arete, Chapter 15 - 17)

Rooster is his brother's bastard son.

Rooster is not related to Dienekes.

Rooster is his friend.

Rooster is his son.

5.

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

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

"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"

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

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