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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9: "Tribune Placidus".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who enters to lead the Legate and Placidus to their quarters in the end of Chapter 9?
(a) Tartarus.
(b) Procyon.
(c) Pilus Prior.
(d) Stephanos.

2. What is Marcus's response when Esca asks him in Chapter 8, "Was it as bad as that" (108)?
(a) "Don't ask."
(b) "Go to sleep."
(c) "Yes."
(d) "I cannot say."

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

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

5. What does the word "cockcrow" (44) refer to in Chapter 4?
(a) Hay.
(b) Noon.
(c) Dusk.
(d) Dawn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Cottia insist Marcus send to tell her after his surgery is over in Chapter 8?

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

3. Where does Uncle Aquila say the only woman he ever cared for is buried in Chapter 5?

4. What word from Chapter 9 means a feeling of unease or embarrassment?

5. What was the name of Cradoc's wife?

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