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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. Approximately how long should it take reinforcements to reach Marcus's garrison after the smoke signal has been sent up in Chapter 3?
(a) Five to six days.
(b) Nine to ten days.
(c) Two to three days.
(d) Four to five days.

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

3. Where does Centurion Drusillus suggest calling in reinforcements from in Chapter 3?
(a) Calleva.
(b) Clusium.
(c) Durinum.
(d) Valencia.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Kaeso's wife?

2. How are the Legionaries in Marcus's dream described in Chapter 12?

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

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

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

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