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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. From what tribe does Esca hail?
(a) The Brigantes.
(b) The Catuvellauni.
(c) The Atrebates.
(d) The Belgae.

2. Who was the legendary founder of the Mycenae and of the Perseid dynasty of Danaans in Greek mythology?
(a) Perseus.
(b) Tartarus.
(c) Procyon.
(d) Mithras.

3. Who does Marcus tell to muster the squadron and hold them in readiness in Chapter 3?
(a) Centurion Esca.
(b) Centurion
(c) Centurion Lutorius.
(d) Centurion

4. What does the garrison Surgeon give Marcus to drink after he awakens in Chapter 4?
(a) Water.
(b) Milk.
(c) Beer.
(d) Mead.

5. What does Cottia say her aunt and uncle call her in Chapter 7?
(a) Celeste.
(b) Caron.
(c) Camilla.
(d) Coty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the word "cockcrow" (44) refer to in Chapter 4?

2. What kind of spirit does Galarius bring for Marcus to drink after his surgery in Chapter 8?

3. What city now sits at the location of the historic Eburacum?

4. What is the name of Cottia's nurse?

5. What is Marcus's response when Esca asks him in Chapter 8, "Was it as bad as that" (108)?

(see the answer key)

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