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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: Rooster, Chapter 12 - 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Xeones trying to steal when he is caught?
(a) He is trying to steal a chicken.
(b) He is trying to steal a goose.
(c) He is trying to steal a horse.
(d) He is trying to steal some cabbage.

2. To whom does Rooster become a squire?
(a) He becomes the squire of Xerxes.
(b) He becomes the squire of Olympieus.
(c) He becomes the squire of Leonidas.
(d) He became the squire of Dienekes.

3. Who is the Lady Arete asking about?
(a) She is asking about Xerxes.
(b) She is asking about Leonidas.
(c) She is asking about Rooster.
(d) She is asking about Xeones.

4. What is the half helot's nickname?
(a) His nickname is Rooster.
(b) His nickname is Dog.
(c) His nickname is Bob.
(d) His nickname is Suicide.

5. What do the people of Sparta sing as the soldiers march off to war?
(a) They sing the hymn to Castor.
(b) They sing the Battle Hymn of the Republic.
(c) They sing praises to the god Apollo.
(d) They sing the Spartan anthem.

Short Answer Questions

1. What point does the author illustrate in these battle scenes about ancient warfare?

2. How many sons has Arete born Dienekes?

3. Alexandros wants to go to battle with the older Spartans. Who tries to stop him?

4. Who is Xeones' sparring partner?

5. What is the reason for Xeones returning to life?

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