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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 is the secret path that Guern leads Marcus and Esca through in Chapter 18?
(a) In the garden.
(b) Across the forest trees.
(c) In a cellar.
(d) In a bog.

2. Esca tells Marcus that he told the man who bought their horses that they were sired from whose stables?
(a) Perseus's.
(b) Queen Cartimandua's.
(c) Claudius Hieronimianus's.
(d) Centurion Clodius Maximus's.

3. What word from Chapter 14 refers to honey mead made by the Celtic Druids?
(a) Palernum.
(b) Alerno.
(c) Vocci.
(d) Metheglin.

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

5. Who raised the old fort at Trinomontium?
(a) Perseus.
(b) Guinhumara.
(c) Tartarus.
(d) Agricola.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the red coral bead that is adorned about the neck of the baby in Chapter 13?

2. What song does the stranger with the deer sing when he approaches Marcus and Esca in Chapter 12?

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

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

5. What is the name of Guern's wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Liathan give to Esca in Chapter 19?

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

3. How is Hadrian's Wall described? Where is it located?

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

5. What exchanges does Esca make in Cluta in Chapter 17? Why?

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

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

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

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

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

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