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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. To what god does Marcus pray in Chapter 3?
(a) Mithras.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Pan.
(d) Odin.

2. What does Marcus suggest Cradoc put up to wager in their bet in Chapter 2?
(a) A hunting spear.
(b) A silver brooch.
(c) His cloak.
(d) His horses.

3. Who does Uncle Aquila refer to as the fat physician in Chapter 5?
(a) Ulpius.
(b) Typhon.
(c) Lutorius.
(d) Tartarus.

4. Where does Uncle Aquila say the only woman he ever cared for is buried in Chapter 5?
(a) Glevum.
(b) Isca.
(c) Clusium.
(d) Durinum.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is an oculist?

3. Who is described in Chapter 2 as "a little red angry man who had missed promotion and grown overfull of his own importance in consequence" (19)?

4. What kind of trees are described in Chapter 11 as smelling like honey?

5. For how long does the garrison Surgeon say Marcus has been sleeping when he awakens in Chapter 4?

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