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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: "The Healer with the Knife".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Centurion Drusillus suggest calling in reinforcements from in Chapter 3?
(a) Durinum.
(b) Valencia.
(c) Clusium.
(d) Calleva.

2. What is engraved on the gold bracelet that is bestowed to Marcus in Chapter 5 (56)?
(a) "Pia Semper."
(b) "Pia Fidelis."
(c) "Ultum omniscium."
(d) "Semper Fi."

3. Who is referred to as the father of all ills in Chapter 1?
(a) Pilum.
(b) Typhon.
(c) Aulus.
(d) Clusium.

4. Where was Uncle Aquila when his time fell due for parting with the Eagles?
(a) Judaea.
(b) China.
(c) Roman Britain.
(d) Egypt.

5. What is the name of Uncle Aquila's elderly wolf-hound?
(a) Tartarus.
(b) Margarita.
(c) Typhon.
(d) Procyon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the contractor's son who drives a chariot in Chapter 6?

2. What word from the novel refers to Celtic peoples inhabiting present day France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland and other areas of Europe?

3. What word refers to an ancient Roman silver coin, originally worth ten asses?

4. Who is the Tribune that Esca describes getting into a quarrel with at the wolf-hunt in Chapter 6?

5. Approximately how long should it take reinforcements to reach Marcus's garrison after the smoke signal has been sent up in Chapter 3?

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