English Answer The following

Yes, I am inspired by the patriotism displayed by Pheidippides. He safeguarded the security of his country at the cost of his life. His determination to fulfill the responsibility assigned to him shows his love for his country.

(a) As the teacher started announcing the results my heart began to beat faster.
(b)We should be ready to lay down our life for our country

In the end, Pheidippides collapsed after delivering the message, never to rise again. He had laid down his life in the service of Athens.

He just ran and ran.

Pheidippides had to cover a distance of more than forty kilometres.

The extract tells us of the efforts taken by Pheidippides to reach Athens to deliver the message of their victory thereby saving Athens from being taken over by the Persians.

Pheidippides to Athenians

The people of Sparta were busy with some ceremonies and so they did not want to join the battle immediately.

Pheidippides was sent as a special messenger to Athens.

The Athenian soldiers decided to send a special messenger as they needed help from other Greek Kingdoms to fight the Persians.

The army of Persia, which was a mighty kingdom, was planning to attack the city – state of Athens.