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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What song does the stranger with the deer sing when he approaches Marcus and Esca in Chapter 12?
(a) "Arms to Caesar."
(b) "The Girl I Kissed at Closium."
(c) "The Long Journey in the Night."
(d) "The Flowers of Tarstevere."

2. Who do not dance at the Feast of the New Spears in Chapter 15?
(a) The warriors.
(b) The women.
(c) The men.
(d) The lords.

3. How many lives were lost in the recovering of the "winged god" (196), according to the Chieftan's grandfather in Chapter 15?
(a) Three.
(b) Six.
(c) Five.
(d) Nine.

4. How many warriors from the tribe chase down Marcus and Esca after they have left in Chapter 16?
(a) Two.
(b) Seven.
(c) Nine.
(d) Four.

5. What is Esca's full name?
(a) Esca Lutus Procyon.
(b) Esca Mac Cunoval.
(c) Esca Clodius Maximus.
(d) Esca Lutorius.

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

7. What is the only weapon of the tribesmen's that Marcus takes with him in Chapter 19?
(a) A dagger.
(b) A spear.
(c) A sword.
(d) A shield.

8. What does the Eagle represent symbolically to Marcus?
(a) Marriage.
(b) His brother's reputation.
(c) A wealth of money.
(d) His father's reputation.

9. What gemstone is in the ring that Marcus receives in Chapter 19?
(a) Opal.
(b) Emerald.
(c) Garnet.
(d) Ruby.

10. What word from Chapter 14 refers to honey mead made by the Celtic Druids?
(a) Metheglin.
(b) Alerno.
(c) Palernum.
(d) Vocci.

11. To whom does Marcus build an altar in Chapter 11?
(a) Tartarus.
(b) Mithras.
(c) Typhon.
(d) Perseus.

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

13. What bird do Marcus and Esca encounter in their escape in Chapter 18?
(a) A starling.
(b) A raven.
(c) A chicken.
(d) A dove.

14. Where is the sentry on the northern ramparts when he believes he hears horses' hooves in Chapter 19?
(a) Borcovicus.
(b) Clusium.
(c) Valentia.
(d) Anderida.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the Commanding Officer that Marcus has the Optio take him to see in Chapter 19?

3. Where does Uncle Aquila say Cottia has gone for the winter in Chapter 20?

4. What does Marcus wrap the Eagle in when it is placed in the altar in Chapter 20?

5. Who is the Chieftain of the hunting party that Marcus encounters in Chapter 14?

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