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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. How old was Esca when he became a warrior with his tribe?
(a) 18.
(b) 12.
(c) 16.
(d) 20.

2. What are the only adornments that Uncle Aquila allows on his walls?
(a) Photographs.
(b) Celtic weapons.
(c) Colorful paintings.
(d) Wooden etchings.

3. What is the name of the Legate of the Sixth Legion that visits Uncle Aquila in Chapter 9?
(a) Clodius Maximus.
(b) Claudius Hieronimianus.
(c) Pilus Prior.
(d) Centurion Paulus.

4. What is an oculist?
(a) A palm reader.
(b) A fortune teller.
(c) An eye doctor.
(d) A ear doctor.

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 is indicated by the appearance of the Eagle in the far North in Chapter 10?

2. From what tribe does Esca hail?

3. What does the word "Tophet" (40) refer to in Chapter 3?

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. Where does Marcus recall having seen Cottia before when he meets her in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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