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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6: "Esca".

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) Four to five days.
(b) Two to three days.
(c) Five to six days.
(d) Nine to ten days.

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

3. Who is the cook at Uncle Aquila's home?
(a) Lutorius.
(b) Sassticca.
(c) Typhon.
(d) Tartarus.

4. Approximately how many men has Marcus's garrison lost (killed or wounded) by the end of the second attack in Chapter 3?
(a) Over 100.
(b) Over 80.
(c) About 30.
(d) About 50.

5. Who is Marcus's second-in-command?
(a) Centurion Paulus.
(b) Centurion Esca.
(c) Centurion Pilus Prior.
(d) Centurion Drusillus.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What word from the novel refers to Celtic peoples inhabiting present day France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland and other areas of Europe?

3. From what tribe does Esca hail?

4. What is Cradoc's profession?

5. Whom does Esca refer to as "the Light of the Sun" (82) in Chapter 6?

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