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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 are the only adornments that Uncle Aquila allows on his walls?
(a) Photographs.
(b) Wooden etchings.
(c) Celtic weapons.
(d) Colorful paintings.

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

3. What is the name of the deep abyss used as a dungeon of torment from ancient Greek mythology that is referred to in Chapter 3?
(a) Lutorius.
(b) Typhon.
(c) Tartarus.
(d) Ethyne.

4. Where does Marcus tell Esca he bought his dagger in Chapter 7?
(a) Isca.
(b) Pilum.
(c) Anderida.
(d) Durinum.

5. What was the name of Cradoc's wife?
(a) Valaria.
(b) Guinhumara.
(c) Margarita.
(d) Narcissa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the word "Tophet" (40) refer to in Chapter 3?

2. What beloved game of Legionairies and gladiators does Marcus teach Cottia in Chapter 8?

3. Who is the Cohort Commander that leads the Auxiliaries down the road in Chapter 1?

4. What word in Chapter 6 refers to an ancient Roman coin that equals one quarter of a denarius?

5. What word from the novel refers to Celtic peoples inhabiting present day France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland and other areas of Europe?

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