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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12: "The Whistler in the Dawn".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what tribe has Cottia and her family descended?
(a) The Catuvellauni tribe.
(b) The Atrebate tribe.
(c) The Iceni tribe.
(d) The Belgae tribe.

2. What does the word "Tophet" (40) refer to in Chapter 3?
(a) Hell.
(b) Heaven.
(c) Woman.
(d) Man.

3. Approximately how many men has Marcus's garrison lost (killed or wounded) by the end of the second attack in Chapter 3?
(a) Over 80.
(b) Over 100.
(c) About 50.
(d) About 30.

4. Who does Marcus tell to muster the squadron and hold them in readiness in Chapter 3?
(a) Centurion
(b) Centurion
(c) Centurion Lutorius.
(d) Centurion Esca.

5. What shapes on the shield-boss does Esca say expresses the nature of his people in Chapter 7?
(a) Curves.
(b) Straight lines.
(c) Zig-zags.
(d) Flowers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an oculist?

2. How long does Uncle Aquila say it has been since he has been to Eburacum in Chapter 10?

3. What type of design is described on Marcus's dagger sheath in Chapter 7?

4. What word in Chapter 12 refers to a flat quick bread baked or cooked from grain?

5. What is the name of Uncle Aquila's old Greek body-slave?

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