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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Cradoc's wife?
(a) Margarita.
(b) Narcissa.
(c) Valaria.
(d) Guinhumara.

2. What does Marcus call his wolf cub that he adopts?
(a) Herpinius.
(b) Wolf.
(c) Narcissa.
(d) Cub.

3. Who does Cottia insist Marcus send to tell her after his surgery is over in Chapter 8?
(a) Esca.
(b) Perseus.
(c) Tartarus.
(d) Procyon.

4. Whom does Esca refer to as "the Light of the Sun" (82) in Chapter 6?
(a) Aulus.
(b) Lugh.
(c) Pilum.
(d) Mithras.

5. What shapes on the shield-boss does Esca say expresses the nature of his people in Chapter 7?
(a) Straight lines.
(b) Curves.
(c) Zig-zags.
(d) Flowers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Uncle Aquila's elderly wolf-hound?

3. What prized belonging does Marcus leave behind because he cannot wear it on his mission?

4. What term refers to the elite unit of the Imperial Roman Army whose members serve as personal bodyguards to officials such as generals or governors?

5. Who is the master of the circus slaves that Marcus goes to see in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Marcus learn of the conclusion of the battle in Chapter 4?

2. How did Tribune Placidus insult Esca at the hunt in Chapter 6?

3. What is Esca's history? For how long has he been a slave?

4. How does Marcus feel about the end of his career with the Eagles?

5. Where is Marcus being tended to in Chapter 4? By whom is he being care for?

6. What are the Saturnalia Games and what entertainments are provided at the Games that Marcus attends?

7. Why does Marcus worry he may be making a laughing stock out of himself in Chapter 3?

8. Who is visiting Uncle Aquila in Chapter 9? Why?

9. What does the rose in the wine jar symbolize?

10. How is Uncle Aquila described?

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