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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16: "The Ring-Brooch".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Marcus say he and Esca need a place far from the village huts in Chapter 16?
(a) Esca's illness is highly contagious and deadly.
(b) Marcus will be calling in surgeons to attend to Esca.
(c) Esca needs peace and quiet.
(d) Marcus must perform powerful magic to heal Esca.

2. What kind of cap does Marcus wear in disguise in Chapter 11?
(a) A Phrygian cap.
(b) A Mithran cap.
(c) An Athens cap.
(d) An Anderida.cap.

3. Who goes to fetch Esca the slave and bring him to Uncle Aquila's home in Chapter 6?
(a) Stephanos.
(b) Procyon.
(c) Lucius.
(d) Herpinius.

4. What does Esca describe the passing Legion carrying as they marched North in Chapter 6?
(a) A golden eagle.
(b) A golden saber.
(c) An emperor.
(d) A painted flag.

5. How many warriors from the tribe chase down Marcus and Esca after they have left in Chapter 16?
(a) Seven.
(b) Four.
(c) Nine.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Rufrius Galarius provide for Marcus when he set out on his mission in the North?

2. What does the Eagle represent symbolically to Marcus?

3. What is the name of Marcus's mare that he takes on his mission?

4. What kind of trees are described in Chapter 11 as smelling like honey?

5. What trait identifies Esca as a slave?

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