1. At the back of the book is a section titled "Gallicenae" that provides terms and historical details chapter by chapter. Does this section enhance your appreciation of the novel?

2. Why is Gratillonius faithful to Rome?

3. What are the individual personalities of the Nine? How are their personalities revealed? How do their personalities affect their work? How do their personalities affect Gratillonius's work?

4. How well are magic and the supernatural treated in Roma Mater? Does the treatment enhance your enjoyment of the book?

5. Why is Dahilis special to Gratillonius?

6. How well do you follow the religious politics of Roma Mater? How do they complicate Gratillonius's efforts?

7. How effective are Gratillonius's policies for making Ys prosperous? Which policies work best? What do the 3914 Roma Mater Andersons seem to be saying about government and its relationship to the economic well being of a nation?

8. Is Christianity treated...