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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12: "The Whistler in the Dawn".
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What shapes on the shield-boss does Esca say expresses the nature of his people in Chapter 7?
(a) Curves.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Straight lines.
(d) Zig-zags.
2. What former Roman province is Marcus setting out for in his mission in Chapter 10?
(a) Eburacum.
(b) Isca.
(c) Anderida.
(d) Valentia.
3. What is the name of the deep abyss used as a dungeon of torment from ancient Greek mythology that is referred to in Chapter 3?
(a) Lutorius.
(b) Tartarus.
(c) Typhon.
(d) Ethyne.
4. How do the gods show themselves, according to the narrator in Chapter 3?
(a) In the stars.
(b) In the sun.
(c) In new moons.
(d) In full moons.
5. Whose name is chanted by Marcus's battalion as they drive at the tribesmen with swords in Chapter 3?
(a) Marcus's.
(b) Tartarus's.
(c) Caesar's.
(d) Esca's.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was the name of Uncle Aquila's dog that is buried at Luguvallium?
2. From what tribe has Cottia and her family descended?
3. What word from Chapter 3 refers to a javelin that was commonly used by the Roman army and generally was about six feet long?
4. How are the Legionaries in Marcus's dream described in Chapter 12?
5. What is indicated by the appearance of the Eagle in the far North in Chapter 10?
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