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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. Where does Uncle Aquila say the only woman he ever cared for is buried in Chapter 5?
(a) Durinum.
(b) Isca.
(c) Glevum.
(d) Clusium.

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

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

4. What word from Chapter 3 refers to a javelin that was commonly used by the Roman army and generally was about six feet long?
(a) Arbetum.
(b) Scythe.
(c) Pilum.
(d) Chariot.

5. What was the name of Uncle Aquila's dog that is buried at Luguvallium?
(a) Pippa.
(b) Margarita.
(c) Valaria.
(d) Anana.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Cradoc's wife?

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

3. What is engraved on the gold bracelet that is bestowed to Marcus in Chapter 5 (56)?

4. What word from the novel refers to an open-roofed central court in an ancient Roman home?

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

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