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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16: "The Ring-Brooch".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the master of the circus slaves that Marcus goes to see in Chapter 6?
(a) Procyon.
(b) Lucius.
(c) Herpinius.
(d) Beppo.

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

3. What kind of trees are described in Chapter 11 as smelling like honey?
(a) Rowan trees.
(b) Maple trees.
(c) Apple trees.
(d) Cherry trees.

4. The Wall in the North is described as spanning from Luguvallium to where in Chapter 11?
(a) Anderida.
(b) Durinum.
(c) Eburacum.
(d) Segedunum.

5. From what tribe does Esca hail?
(a) The Brigantes.
(b) The Catuvellauni.
(c) The Atrebates.
(d) The Belgae.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Esca refer to as "the Light of the Sun" (82) in Chapter 6?

2. How long is the Wall that is described in Chapter 11?

3. What are Marcus and Esca upset that they lost near the water in Chapter 16?

4. What false name does Marcus give to the guards at the North Gate in Chapter 11?

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

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