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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word from the novel refers to Celtic peoples inhabiting present day France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland and other areas of Europe?
(a) Pilum.
(b) Gauls.
(c) Vikings.
(d) Long-hairs.

2. Approximately how many men has Marcus's garrison lost (killed or wounded) by the end of the second attack in Chapter 3?
(a) Over 100.
(b) About 50.
(c) Over 80.
(d) About 30.

3. What had Marcus's father just been appointed as on his last departure, according to the narrator in Chapter 1?
(a) The First Legion of Egypt.
(b) The Sixth Legion of Egypt.
(c) The Praetorian Guard.
(d) First Cohort of the Hispania.

4. What rank are Legion Commanders almost always, according to the narrator in Chapter 1?
(a) Senator's rank.
(b) Governor's rank.
(c) Layman's rank.
(d) Emperor's rank.

5. What does the word "Tophet" (40) refer to in Chapter 3?
(a) Hell.
(b) Man.
(c) Heaven.
(d) Woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bird does Marcus observe when he first awakens in Chapter 4?

2. What was the name of Uncle Aquila's dog that is buried at Luguvallium?

3. What is the name of Kaeso's wife?

4. Near what ancient city did Marcus Flavius Aquila grow up with his mother on the family farm?

5. To what god does Marcus pray in Chapter 3?

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