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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. In whose charge does Marcus leave Cub as he sets out on his mission in Chapter 10?
(a) Tartarus.
(b) Uncle Aquila.
(c) Stephano.
(d) Cottia.

2. 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 30.
(d) About 50.

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

4. Whose image is displayed on the sesterce of Marcus's in Chapter 12?
(a) Domitian's.
(b) Zeus's.
(c) Perseus's.
(d) Beppo's.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Uncle Aquila's only love when she died?

2. What is the name of the book that Uncle Aquila has been writing for ten years, according to the narrator in Chapter 5?

3. Who does Uncle Aquila refer to as the fat physician in Chapter 5?

4. To what god does Marcus pray in Chapter 3?

5. Where does Centurion Drusillus suggest calling in reinforcements from in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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