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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17: "The Wild Hunt".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marcus notice a scar from on Guern's chin in Chapter 13?
(a) A scar from a fight with an animal.
(b) The chin strap of a Roman helmet.
(c) A dagger scar from battle.
(d) A branding when he was enslaved.

2. Where is Centurion Quintus Hilarion's home?
(a) Calleva.
(b) Clusium.
(c) Durinum.
(d) Isca.

3. What is indicated by the appearance of the Eagle in the far North in Chapter 10?
(a) It indicates that the Hispana went down fighting.
(b) It indicates that the Hispana sold the Eagle.
(c) It indicates that the Eagle is a fake.
(d) It indicates that the Hispana mutinied and killed their leaders.

4. Why does Marcus say he and Esca need a place far from the village huts in Chapter 16?
(a) Marcus must perform powerful magic to heal Esca.
(b) Esca needs peace and quiet.
(c) Marcus will be calling in surgeons to attend to Esca.
(d) Esca's illness is highly contagious and deadly.

5. In describing the fight against the Red Crests in Chapter 15, the Chieftan's grandfather says that his tribe brought the enemy to bay in the bog country north of what place?
(a) The Red Mountain.
(b) The Catuvellauni.
(c) The Three Hills.
(d) The Green Pasture.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many paces does Esca walk behind his master?

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

3. What does the Latin word "testudo" refer to?

4. What is the name of Marcus's mare that he takes on his mission?

5. How are the Legionaries in Marcus's dream described in Chapter 12?

(see the answer key)

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