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

2. What did Rufrius Galarius provide for Marcus when he set out on his mission in the North?
(a) A train ticket.
(b) A pocket-watch.
(c) A horse and carriage.
(d) A box of salves.

3. What loch do Marcus and the others pass in Chapter 14?
(a) The Loch Ness.
(b) The Loch of Icy Water.
(c) The Loch of Many Islets.
(d) The Loch of the Celts.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Marcus's mare that he takes on his mission?

3. Why does Marcus say he and Esca need a place far from the village huts in Chapter 16?

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

5. Whose image is displayed on the sesterce of Marcus's in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Marcus and Esca gain entrance to the gate of Borcovicus?

2. How does Tradui describe the eradication of the Ninth Legion in Chapter 15?

3. Where do Esca and Marcus hide the Eagle in Chapter 16? Why?

4. What costumes do Marcus and Esca wear as they set out on their mission?

5. Why are Marcus and Esca welcomed into the village of Dergdian's people?

6. What did Guern do after abandoning the Ninth Legion?

7. How is Guern's appearance described when he is introduced?

8. What happened to the Legate of the Ninth Legion, according to Guern?

9. What ruse does Esca suggest in Chapter 16? How does Marcus respond?

10. Where is Valentia? How large was this province of Roman Britain?

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