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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How are the Legionaries in Marcus's dream described in Chapter 12?
(a) Bearded.
(b) Horned.
(c) Faceless.
(d) Flaming.

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

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

7. Where does Uncle Aquila say Cottia has gone for the winter in Chapter 20?
(a) Anderida.
(b) Eburacum.
(c) Isca.
(d) Aquae Sulis.

8. What is Guern doing as he whistles in Chapter 17?
(a) Building a fort.
(b) Picking berries.
(c) Leading a cow.
(d) Plowing his farm.

9. What is the name of the mare that Esca rides?
(a) Minna.
(b) Narcissa.
(c) Crona.
(d) Vipsania.

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

11. What kind of trees are described in Chapter 11 as smelling like honey?
(a) Cherry trees.
(b) Maple trees.
(c) Apple trees.
(d) Rowan trees.

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

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

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

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) Five.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Marcus claim to be from when he is talking with the Chieftan's grandfather in Chapter 15?

2. What problem does the narrator describe Marcus treating frequently in Valentia in Chapter 12?

3. What is the only weapon of the tribesmen's that Marcus takes with him in Chapter 19?

4. What does the Eagle represent symbolically to Marcus?

5. What does Esca replace his and Marcus's horses with in Chapter 17?

(see the answer keys)

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