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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How long is the Wall that is described in Chapter 11?
(a) 20 miles.
(b) 80 miles.
(c) 50 miles.
(d) 200 miles.

4. Whose image is displayed on the sesterce of Marcus's in Chapter 12?
(a) Domitian's.
(b) Beppo's.
(c) Perseus's.
(d) Zeus's.

5. What false name does Marcus give to the guards at the North Gate in Chapter 11?
(a) Centurion Paulus.
(b) The Quartermaster.
(c) Lurorius of Lethe.
(d) Demetrius of Alexandria.

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

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

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

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

10. What is the name of the Chieftan's brother in Chapter 14?
(a) Liathan.
(b) Pilum.
(c) Beppo.
(d) Typhon.

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

12. What is the name of the Chieftan's maternal grandfather in Chapter 14?
(a) Beppo.
(b) Typhon.
(c) Tradui.
(d) Pilum.

13. 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.

14. What word in Chapter 12 refers to a flat quick bread baked or cooked from grain?
(a) Ludz.
(b) Pilum.
(c) Pita.
(d) Bannock.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What gemstone is in the ring that Marcus receives in Chapter 19?

2. What are Marcus and Esca upset that they lost near the water in Chapter 16?

3. What kind of cap does Marcus wear in disguise in Chapter 11?

4. To what people does Guern say he now belongs in Chapter 18?

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

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