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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14: "The Feast of the New Spears".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of cap does Marcus wear in disguise in Chapter 11?
(a) An Athens cap.
(b) An Anderida.cap.
(c) A Mithran cap.
(d) A Phrygian cap.

2. In whose charge does Marcus leave Cub as he sets out on his mission in Chapter 10?
(a) Stephano.
(b) Tartarus.
(c) Uncle Aquila.
(d) Cottia.

3. Who will take command of the fort until Marcus's relief can be sent from Isca in Chapter 4?
(a) Centurion Herpinius.
(b) Centurion Clodius Maximus.
(c) Centurion Drusillus.
(d) Centurion Pilus Prior.

4. Whose image is displayed on the sesterce of Marcus's in Chapter 12?
(a) Zeus's.
(b) Perseus's.
(c) Domitian's.
(d) Beppo's.

5. For how long does the garrison Surgeon say Marcus has been sleeping when he awakens in Chapter 4?
(a) Three or four days.
(b) Six or seven days.
(c) One or two days.
(d) Two or three days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the master of the circus slaves that Marcus goes to see in Chapter 6?

2. Where is Centurion Quintus Hilarion's home?

3. Where has Marcus's wolf cub been put during his surgery in Chapter 8?

4. What Roman wine does Uncle Aquila share with his guests in Chapter 10?

5. How long is the Wall that is described in Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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