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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long does the garrison Surgeon say Marcus has been sleeping when he awakens in Chapter 4?
(a) Three or four days.
(b) One or two days.
(c) Two or three days.
(d) Six or seven days.

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

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

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

5. Who is referred to in Chapter 4 as "A most efficient officer ... with the air of a grey-headed Legate" (52)?
(a) Centurion Herpinius.
(b) Centurion Pilus Prior.
(c) Centurion Cassius.
(d) Centurion Maximus.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the garrison Surgeon give Marcus to drink after he awakens in Chapter 4?

3. What does Marcus tell his replacement commander he will do if he lets the Cohort go to ruin in Chapter 4?

4. What is the name of the deep abyss used as a dungeon of torment from ancient Greek mythology that is referred to in Chapter 3?

5. Who does Marcus tell to muster the squadron and hold them in readiness in Chapter 3?

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