1. What does Xerxes believe about Xeones' story?
(a) He believes it all to be lies.
(b) He believes that it is true and pertinent to the war efforts.
(c) He believes it is true, but has no bearing on the battles ahead.
(d) He finds it entertaining, but is unsure of its truth.

2. What causes Xeones to continue the story?
(a) Xerxes told him that he would kill him if he did not continue.
(b) Dmaratos, a cruel Persian soldier, threatened to beat him if he did not continue.
(c) Dmaratos, a deposed Spartan king, reminds him of his duty to Apollo.
(d) Xeones decides to finish the story.

3. What is the name of the half helot friend of Xeones?
(a) His name is Polynikes.
(b) His name is Paraleio.
(c) His name is Dekton.
(d) His name is Alexandros.

4. How do the Spartans count their dead?
(a) The senior surviving officer calls out the names of the soldiers, and who ever doesn't answer is counted as dead.
(b) They each have half of a twig with their names on them, and the other half is in a basket. After the battle, they all match their halves to the others in the basket and count the remaining twigs.
(c) They stand in formation and count off.
(d) They walk the field of battle and count the dead.

5. Which of the following is not one of the activities listed as part of Spartan life?
(a) Spartans love to fish.
(b) Spartans make sacrifices to their gods.
(c) Spartans wrestle and run.
(d) Spartans train at controlling their fear.