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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Marcus wrap the Eagle in when it is placed in the altar in Chapter 20?
(a) His mother's wedding gown.
(b) His old military cloak.
(c) His father's blanket.
(d) His father's military cloak.

3. Who is said to have discovered Marcus's ring-brooch by the loch in Chapter 19?
(a) Gault.
(b) Anderida.
(c) Pilum.
(d) Tartarus.

4. What is the talisman shaped like that Marcus wears on his forehead in Chapter 11?
(a) A diamond.
(b) An eagle.
(c) An open hand.
(d) A heart.

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

6. Where does Marcus claim to be from when he is talking with the Chieftan's grandfather in Chapter 15?
(a) Arabia.
(b) Britain.
(c) Greece.
(d) Rome.

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

8. What is the purpose of the red coral bead that is adorned about the neck of the baby in Chapter 13?
(a) To ward off the Evil Eye.
(b) To grant hospitality.
(c) To bring the family wealth.
(d) To ensure a good suitor.

9. What more than anything else is said to bring a woman the envy of her neighbors in Chapter 13?
(a) A rickshaw.
(b) A gold ring.
(c) A bronze cauldron.
(d) A wheeled wagon.

10. What is the name of Guern's wife?
(a) Murna.
(b) Margarita.
(c) Narcissa.
(d) Valaria.

11. Where does Marcus get hit by a probing spear in Chapter 18?
(a) In his leg.
(b) In his foot.
(c) In his neck.
(d) In his shoulder.

12. What are Marcus and Esca upset that they lost near the water in Chapter 16?
(a) The Eagle.
(b) A ring-brooch.
(c) A bracelet.
(d) A signet ring.

13. The Wall in the North is described as spanning from Luguvallium to where in Chapter 11?
(a) Durinum.
(b) Segedunum.
(c) Anderida.
(d) Eburacum.

14. To what people does Guern say he now belongs in Chapter 18?
(a) The Procyon.
(b) The Iceni.
(c) The Metheglin.
(d) The Selgovae.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Rufrius Galarius provide for Marcus when he set out on his mission in the North?

2. What kind of trees are described in Chapter 11 as smelling like honey?

3. What does the Chieftan's father show Marcus that he took from his greatest battle ever in Chapter 15?

4. What is the name of the mare that Esca rides?

5. To whom does Marcus build an altar in Chapter 11?

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