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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is initially found to be creating the noise outside of the fort in Chapter 3?
(a) Chickens.
(b) Stray cattle.
(c) Stray dogs.
(d) Wolves.

2. What trait identifies Esca as a slave?
(a) A clipped ear.
(b) An earring.
(c) A chain on his neck.
(d) A branding.

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

4. What did the Romans apply to their enemies' land so that crops would be destroyed?
(a) Dung.
(b) Sand.
(c) Coal.
(d) Salt.

5. What does Marcus tell his replacement commander he will do if he lets the Cohort go to ruin in Chapter 4?
(a) Poison his wine.
(b) Never speak to him again.
(c) Come and choke him.
(d) Kill his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Marcus's second-in-command?

2. Who is the cook at Uncle Aquila's home?

3. Where does Uncle Aquila say the only woman he ever cared for is buried in Chapter 5?

4. What does Esca describe the passing Legion carrying as they marched North in Chapter 6?

5. Who is the Tribune that Esca describes getting into a quarrel with at the wolf-hunt in Chapter 6?

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