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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20: "Valedictory".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word from Chapter 3 refers to a javelin that was commonly used by the Roman army and generally was about six feet long?
(a) Pilum.
(b) Chariot.
(c) Scythe.
(d) Arbetum.

2. What color is the harebell that Marcus observes in Chapter 18?
(a) Purple.
(b) Blue.
(c) Green.
(d) Red.

3. What has the Chieftan's family been putting on their son's eyes in Chapter 14?
(a) Herbena.
(b) Aloe vera.
(c) Deer lard.
(d) Toad's fat.

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

5. Where is the Legate of the Sixth Legion coming from on his way to Rome in Chapter 9?
(a) Isca.
(b) Eburacum.
(c) Anderida.
(d) Clusium.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is engraved on the gold bracelet that is bestowed to Marcus in Chapter 5 (56)?

2. Who was the legendary founder of the Mycenae and of the Perseid dynasty of Danaans in Greek mythology?

3. What is the name of the Chieftan's brother in Chapter 14?

4. What was Cottia's father doing when he was killed?

5. Where was Marcus sent upon arriving in Britain in late autumn, according to the narrator in Chapter 1?

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