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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where has Uncle Aquila invited Marcus to spend his leave with him in Chapter 1?
(a) Clusium.
(b) Calleva.
(c) Durinum.
(d) Isca.

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

3. 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 Catuvellauni.
(b) The Three Hills.
(c) The Green Pasture.
(d) The Red Mountain.

4. Who raised the old fort at Trinomontium?
(a) Guinhumara.
(b) Perseus.
(c) Agricola.
(d) Tartarus.

5. Who is the Commanding Officer that Marcus has the Optio take him to see in Chapter 19?
(a) Centurion Cassius.
(b) Centurion Drusillus.
(c) Centurion Herpinius.
(d) Centurion Pilum.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Marcus's successor that is sent in from Isca in Chapter 4?

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

3. How many warriors from the tribe chase down Marcus and Esca after they have left in Chapter 16?

4. Whom does Esca refer to as "the Light of the Sun" (82) in Chapter 6?

5. How is Cub's collar described?

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