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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. What does Marcus call his wolf cub that he adopts?
(a) Herpinius.
(b) Wolf.
(c) Cub.
(d) Narcissa.

2. 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?
(a) Tartarus.
(b) Ethyne.
(c) Typhon.
(d) Lutorius.

3. What is indicated by the appearance of the Eagle in the far North in Chapter 10?
(a) It indicates that the Hispana sold the Eagle.
(b) It indicates that the Hispana went down fighting.
(c) It indicates that the Hispana mutinied and killed their leaders.
(d) It indicates that the Eagle is a fake.

4. What is the name of the book that Uncle Aquila has been writing for ten years, according to the narrator in Chapter 5?
(a) The History of Siege Warfare.
(b) The Times of Julius Caesar.
(c) The Conquests of the Roman Empire.
(d) The Strategies of Celtic Warfare.

5. What does the Latin word "testudo" refer to?
(a) A snake.
(b) A horse.
(c) A tortoise.
(d) A dragon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cottia say her aunt and uncle call her in Chapter 7?

2. What former Roman province is Marcus setting out for in his mission in Chapter 10?

3. Approximately how long should it take reinforcements to reach Marcus's garrison after the smoke signal has been sent up in Chapter 3?

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

5. From what tribe has Cottia and her family descended?

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