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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Alexandros, Chapter 10 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Egyptian tell the Spartans about the Persian invasion?
(a) He tells them that Xerxes will slaughter them regardless of what they do.
(b) He tells them to join Xerxes voluntarily like the Egyptians did.
(c) He tells them to never surrender.
(d) He tells them that the Persians would be easily defeated while still at sea.

2. What is Hermion's nickname?
(a) He is called The Archer.
(b) He is called Mountain.
(c) He is called Rooster.
(d) He is called Pretty Boy.

3. What point does the author illustrate in these battle scenes about ancient warfare?
(a) War is, unfortunately, unavoidable.
(b) War is a great and glorious undertaking.
(c) Men who make their business warfare rather than farming perform better on the field.
(d) War is a bloody business, and not for the faint of heart.

4. What is the name of the city-state where Xeones is from?
(a) Xeones is from in Athens.
(b) Xeones is from in Sparta.
(c) Xeones is from in Astakos.
(d) Xeones is from a country farm in Akarnania, not a city-state.

5. What are the Spartan battle games designed for?
(a) They are designed to simulate battle for training.
(b) They are designed as entertainment for the people.
(c) They are designed to entertain the boys and keep them out of trouble.
(d) They are designed as a way to pass time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Antirhions lose the battle?

2. Who are the two narrators of this story?

3. What is panoplia?

4. The first time Xeones sees the Persian fleet, he meets an Egyptian. What was the Egyptian's name?

5. By what other name is Sparta called?

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