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

2. What is the name of the place that Marcus and Esca are given housing in the village in Chapter 16?
(a) Tantus's cellar.
(b) Pilum's barn.
(c) Beppo's chicken shed.
(d) Conn's cow-byre.

3. What does Esca describe the passing Legion carrying as they marched North in Chapter 6?
(a) An emperor.
(b) A painted flag.
(c) A golden saber.
(d) A golden eagle.

4. What word in Chapter 6 refers to an ancient Roman coin that equals one quarter of a denarius?
(a) Denari.
(b) Sesterce.
(c) Dinar.
(d) Procyon.

5. What kind of cap does Marcus wear in disguise in Chapter 11?
(a) A Mithran cap.
(b) A Phrygian cap.
(c) An Athens cap.
(d) An Anderida.cap.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Eagle represent symbolically to Marcus?

2. What trait identifies Esca as a slave?

3. What is the name of Marcus's mare that he takes on his mission?

4. What is the talisman shaped like that Marcus wears on his forehead in Chapter 11?

5. The Wall in the North is described as spanning from Luguvallium to where in Chapter 11?

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