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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. The Wall in the North is described as spanning from Luguvallium to where in Chapter 11?
(a) Durinum.
(b) Anderida.
(c) Segedunum.
(d) Eburacum.

2. What does the Eagle represent symbolically to Marcus?
(a) His father's reputation.
(b) A wealth of money.
(c) His brother's reputation.
(d) Marriage.

3. What does Esca say he traded a black piglet for in Chapter 17?
(a) A horse.
(b) A cloak.
(c) A chicken.
(d) A loaf of bread.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long ago does Guern say it was when the men of the Legion carried out the Procurator's order to dispossess the Queen of the Iceni?

2. Where does Esca sell his and Marcus's horses in Chapter 17?

3. To whom does Marcus build an altar in Chapter 11?

4. What is the name of the place that Marcus and Esca are given housing in the village in Chapter 16?

5. What word from Chapter 14 refers to honey mead made by the Celtic Druids?

Short Essay Questions

1. What gives away Marcus and Esca's location when they attempt to hide in Chapter 18?

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

3. Why does the song sung by Guern catch Marcus's attention?

4. How is the character of Dergdian described?

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

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

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

8. What is the significance of the bronze ring-brooch in the novel?

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

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

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