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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the newly purchased slave, Demetrius, do when he arrives at Lucia's home?
(a) Tries to escape.
(b) Dives into the pool.
(c) Puts a dagger under his pillow.
(d) Throws away his shackles.

2. How old is Lucia?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Five.

3. When Demetrius shows Marcellus the Robe, how does Marcellus react?
(a) He throws the robe in the fire.
(b) He is happy the slave brought the robe along.
(c) He is so angry, he tells Demetrius he will sell him.
(d) He immediately tries the robe on.

4. What does Ino do that meets with Dion's and Marcellus's disapproval in Chapter 8?
(a) She speaks with Demetrius.
(b) She tells Marcellus she loved his father.
(c) She flirts with Marcellus.
(d) She flirts with Demetrius.

5. Who is in charge of Minoa before Marcellus' arrival?
(a) Manius.
(b) Sextus.
(c) Paulus.
(d) Vitelius.

6. Why is Marcellus so welcome at the House of Eupolis in Athens?
(a) It is Demetrius's family home.
(b) The innkeeper is afraid of the Tribune.
(c) Marcellus's father had stayed there years ago.
(d) Marcellus has money.

7. What position does Tiberius decide Marcellus is best suited for?
(a) Preceptor.
(b) Chief Guard.
(c) Nemesis.
(d) Second-in-Command.

8. On the Roman caravan to Jerusalem, why is no one else traveling on the day the soldiers make their way along the highway running up from Hebron?
(a) Everone else is already there.
(b) People are afraid to walk near the soldiers.
(c) There is a desert storm brewing.
(d) It is the sabbath and Jews cannot travel.

9. Who does Lucia's father, Marcus Gallio, insult in the senate?
(a) Marcellus.
(b) Prince Gaius.
(c) Decimus.
(d) Cornelius Capeto.

10. Who has a sword fight while at Marcellus's first dinner in Minoa?
(a) Marcellus and Paulus.
(b) Sextus and Vitelius.
(c) Marcellus and Sextus.
(d) Sextus and Paulus.

11. Where does Demetrius go after hearing what has happened to Jesus?
(a) Galilee.
(b) Minoa.
(c) The high priest's house.
(d) The praetorium.

12. Who is in love with Marcellus?
(a) Helen.
(b) Paula.
(c) No one.
(d) Diana.

13. What does Marcellus ask of the innkeeper, Dion, at Eupolis that meets with Dion's disapproval?
(a) To share his quarters with Demetrius, his slave.
(b) To pay for his rooms in advance.
(c) To eat his meals alone in his room.
(d) To have his slave feast with the family.

14. Marcellus has a big black sheepdog whose name is:
(a) Tuscus.
(b) Antonius.
(c) Boots.
(d) Bambo.

15. How does Paulus address Marcellus for the first time in Chapter 6?
(a) As "Mr. Gallios."
(b) As "sir."
(c) As "commander."
(d) As "Marcellus."

Short Answer Questions

1. What condition is Paulus in when he speaks with Marcellus in Chapter 6?

2. What is Diana's plan when she visits her grandfather, the emperor?

3. What does Melas tell Demetrius will happen to Jesus when Demetrius asks?

4. What is Demetrius's state of mind as he approaches the crucifixion site?

5. What does Marcus Gallio offer Demetrius in exchange for helping Marcellus regain his mind?

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