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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. To what god does Marcus pray in Chapter 3?
(a) Pan.
(b) Odin.
(c) Mithras.
(d) Zeus.

2. Where was Uncle Aquila when his time fell due for parting with the Eagles?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Roman Britain.
(c) Judaea.
(d) China.

3. How old was Uncle Aquila's only love when she died?
(a) 26.
(b) 18.
(c) 22.
(d) 16.

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

5. What is the name of Kaeso's wife?
(a) Margarita.
(b) Valaria.
(c) Mina.
(d) Alexandra.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Marcus recall having seen Cottia before when he meets her in Chapter 7?

2. Who is the cook at Uncle Aquila's home?

3. What is the name of the deep abyss used as a dungeon of torment from ancient Greek mythology that is referred to in Chapter 3?

4. Whose image is displayed on the sesterce of Marcus's in Chapter 12?

5. Approximately how many men has Marcus's garrison lost (killed or wounded) by the end of the second attack in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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