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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the contractor's son who drives a chariot in Chapter 6?

2. From what tribe has Cottia and her family descended?

3. Where is Centurion Quintus Hilarion's home?

4. What does Marcus offer in a bet to Cradoc in Chapter 2?

5. What does Uncle Aquila say he used to hunt with Rufrius Galarius in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Marcus consider doing in his future in Chapter 9?

2. How is Uncle Aquila described?

3. How are the slaves described in Uncle Aquila's home?

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

5. What does Placidus suggest as a reason for the disappearance of the Ninth Legion?

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

7. Why does Marcus grant Esca his freedom in Chapter 10?

8. What two stories inspired the author to write The Eagle of the Ninth, according to her Prologue?

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

10. What does Cottia tell Marcus when she appears in the garden in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss and analyze the character of Marcus Flavius Aquila in The Eagle of the Ninth. How old is Marcus when the novel begins? How old is he when the story ends? How would you describe Marcus's character arc in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Uncle Aquila in the novel. How old is Uncle Aquila? Why had Marcus never met his uncle until now? Where does Uncle Aquila live? How would you describe his demeanor? How does he contribute to the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the historical context of The Eagle of the Ninth. When does the story take place? Where is it set? What were the social, political, and international atmospheres at this time? How does the author incorporate that history into her novel?

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