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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: "The Healer with the Knife".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Who is the Tribune that Esca describes getting into a quarrel with at the wolf-hunt in Chapter 6?
(a) Procyon.
(b) Herpinius.
(c) Lucius Urbanus.
(d) Placidus.

3. What game does "draughts" refer to?
(a) Chess.
(b) Dominoes.
(c) Poker.
(d) Checkers.

4. Who is the master of the circus slaves that Marcus goes to see in Chapter 6?
(a) Procyon.
(b) Lucius.
(c) Herpinius.
(d) Beppo.

5. Where has Uncle Aquila invited Marcus to spend his leave with him in Chapter 1?
(a) Durinum.
(b) Isca.
(c) Calleva.
(d) Clusium.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Esca describe the passing Legion carrying as they marched North in Chapter 6?

2. Who is Marcus's successor that is sent in from Isca in Chapter 4?

3. What had Marcus's father just been appointed as on his last departure, according to the narrator in Chapter 1?

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

5. Where does Centurion Drusillus suggest calling in reinforcements from in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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