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

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

3. What do the Celts call Caledonia?
(a) Tarstevere.
(b) Albu.
(c) Isca.
(d) Durinum.

4. Where does Esca sell his and Marcus's horses in Chapter 17?
(a) Cluta.
(b) Eburacum.
(c) Calleva.
(d) Isca.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. The Wall in the North is described as spanning from Luguvallium to where in Chapter 11?

5. Where does Uncle Aquila say Cottia has gone for the winter in Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Marcus and Esca manage to steal the Eagle?

2. Who is Boudicca and why does Guern mention her in Chapter 13?

3. How has Cub changed when Marcus returns in Chapter 20?

4. How does Guern greet Marcus and Esca in Chapter 18?

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

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

7. How does Guern help Marcus and Esca in Chapter 18?

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

9. How is the character of Dergdian described?

10. How and where is the Roman Eagle revealed in Chapter 14?

(see the answer keys)

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