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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9: "Tribune Placidus".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the contractor's son who drives a chariot in Chapter 6?
(a) Procyon.
(b) Paulus.
(c) Lucius Urbanus.
(d) Cassius.

2. Approximately how long should it take reinforcements to reach Marcus's garrison after the smoke signal has been sent up in Chapter 3?
(a) Five to six days.
(b) Four to five days.
(c) Two to three days.
(d) Nine to ten days.

3. What does the Latin word "testudo" refer to?
(a) A dragon.
(b) A horse.
(c) A snake.
(d) A tortoise.

4. Who is the Tribune that Esca describes getting into a quarrel with at the wolf-hunt in Chapter 6?
(a) Lucius Urbanus.
(b) Placidus.
(c) Procyon.
(d) Herpinius.

5. Who does Cottia insist Marcus send to tell her after his surgery is over in Chapter 8?
(a) Procyon.
(b) Tartarus.
(c) Esca.
(d) Perseus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is engraved on the gold bracelet that is bestowed to Marcus in Chapter 5 (56)?

2. What is Cradoc's profession?

3. Who is the Commander of the relief force that has arrived to help Marcus's battalion fight the tribesmen in Chapter 4?

4. From what tribe does Esca hail?

5. What is the name of Uncle Aquila's elderly wolf-hound?

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