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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 - Combat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Leonidas see as a major flaw in the Persian king?
(a) Pride
(b) Gluttony
(c) Greed
(d) Cheating

2. The ___________ King is in command of all of the soldiers who have finally arrived at the Hot Gates.
(a) Spartan
(b) Greek
(c) Roman
(d) Persian

3. Who suggests the the King should be surrounded by bodyguards on his walk?
(a) The Queen
(b) Stelios
(c) Xerxes
(d) Dilios

4. The Spartans only need to defend a narrow strip of ______________ against the Persian attack when they are at the Hot Gates.
(a) Grass
(b) Land
(c) Rock
(d) Water

5. Where do the ephors that Leonidas needs to visit with actually live?
(a) Cave
(b) Middle of Athens
(c) Craggy peak
(d) Mount Olympus

Short Answer Questions

1. A Persian ____________ travels toward the Greek camp in order to speak with Leonidas

2. Who refused to abandon Ephialtes' mother, which also helped to save him?

3. What kind of terrain is Leonidas leading his men over as the day continues to be hot and oppressive?

4. Who responds by hurting the Persian ambassador for trying to lash one of the army members?

5. What kind of armor do the Persian soldiers wear, rendering them vulnerable to attack?

(see the answer key)

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