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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. What is the name of Kaeso's wife?
(a) Alexandra.
(b) Valaria.
(c) Mina.
(d) Margarita.

2. Where is the Legate of the Sixth Legion coming from on his way to Rome in Chapter 9?
(a) Anderida.
(b) Eburacum.
(c) Isca.
(d) Clusium.

3. What does the garrison Surgeon give Marcus to drink after he awakens in Chapter 4?
(a) Beer.
(b) Mead.
(c) Water.
(d) Milk.

4. What Centurion does the narrator say is overfond of using his vine-staff on his men's backs in Chapter 2?
(a) Centurion Pilus Prior.
(b) Centurion Lutorius.
(c) Centurion Aquila.
(d) Centurion Paulus.

5. Where has Uncle Aquila invited Marcus to spend his leave with him in Chapter 1?
(a) Clusium.
(b) Isca.
(c) Durinum.
(d) Calleva.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what tribe has Cottia and her family descended?

2. Who is the Cohort Commander that leads the Auxiliaries down the road in Chapter 1?

3. Who enters to lead the Legate and Placidus to their quarters in the end of Chapter 9?

4. What does Esca describe the passing Legion carrying as they marched North in Chapter 6?

5. What does the word "cockcrow" (44) refer to in Chapter 4?

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