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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Xerxes, Chapter 5 - 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sacks the city-state that was the birthplace of Xeones?
(a) The Argives sack the city-state.
(b) The Carthagians sack the city-state.
(c) The Persians sack the city-state.
(d) The Spartans sack the city-state.

2. By what other name is Sparta called?
(a) Sparta is also called Lakedaemon.
(b) Sparta is also called Mount Oracle.
(c) Sparta is also called Thermopylae.
(d) Sparta is also called The Hot Gates.

3. What does Apollo tell Xeones about the spear in his vision?
(a) Apollo tells Xeones that the spear is an inelegant weapon.
(b) Apollo tells Xeones that the spear is a great weapon.
(c) Apollo tells Xeones that the spear will be the salvation of Sparta.
(d) Apollo tells Xeones that he will be killed by with a spear.

4. How many sons has Arete born Dienekes?
(a) They have had only daughters.
(b) They have had three sons.
(c) They have had one son.
(d) They have had many sons.

5. How does Xeones describe Dienekes?
(a) He describes him as a warrior over forty-years-old who carries wounds from many battles.
(b) He describes him as a silly old man, full of outdated ideas.
(c) He describes him as a young warrior, inexperienced in battle, but fierce and strong.
(d) He describes him as a great hero.

Short Answer Questions

1. Thermopylae is described as what?

2. How old is Xeones when he flees the destruction of his home?

3. What does Dienekes teach about fear?

4. To whom does Xeones tell his story?

5. Who were the first soldiers to arrive at Thermopylae?

(see the answer key)

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