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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18: "The Waters of Lethe".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has the Chieftan's family been putting on their son's eyes in Chapter 14?
(a) Herbena.
(b) Deer lard.
(c) Toad's fat.
(d) Aloe vera.

2. What is Guern doing as he whistles in Chapter 17?
(a) Picking berries.
(b) Building a fort.
(c) Plowing his farm.
(d) Leading a cow.

3. What is the name of Marcus's mare that he takes on his mission?
(a) Crona.
(b) Vipsania.
(c) Minna.
(d) Narcissa.

4. What Centurion does the narrator say is overfond of using his vine-staff on his men's backs in Chapter 2?
(a) Centurion Aquila.
(b) Centurion Pilus Prior.
(c) Centurion Lutorius.
(d) Centurion Paulus.

5. What is the name of the Chieftan's brother in Chapter 14?
(a) Pilum.
(b) Beppo.
(c) Liathan.
(d) Typhon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of design is described on Marcus's dagger sheath in Chapter 7?

2. What is the age difference between Uncle Aquila and Marcus's father?

3. What are Marcus and Esca upset that they lost near the water in Chapter 16?

4. What kind of ancestry is suggested by Placidus's appearance in Chapter 9?

5. To whom does Marcus build an altar in Chapter 11?

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