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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 former Roman province is Marcus setting out for in his mission in Chapter 10?
(a) Eburacum.
(b) Isca.
(c) Anderida.
(d) Valentia.

2. How many paces does Esca walk behind his master?
(a) Nine paces behind him.
(b) Two paces behind him.
(c) Six paces behind him.
(d) Three paces behind him.

3. What is the name of the Chieftan's maternal grandfather in Chapter 14?
(a) Beppo.
(b) Tradui.
(c) Typhon.
(d) Pilum.

4. Whose name is chanted by Marcus's battalion as they drive at the tribesmen with swords in Chapter 3?
(a) Marcus's.
(b) Caesar's.
(c) Esca's.
(d) Tartarus's.

5. Where does Marcus get hit by a probing spear in Chapter 18?
(a) In his neck.
(b) In his foot.
(c) In his shoulder.
(d) In his leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Legate of the Sixth Legion from, according to the narrator in Chapter 9?

2. What does Marcus call his wolf cub that he adopts?

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

4. Who will take command of the fort until Marcus's relief can be sent from Isca in Chapter 4?

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

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