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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. How old was Uncle Aquila's only love when she died?

2. What bird does Marcus observe when he first awakens in Chapter 4?

3. Where was Uncle Aquila when his time fell due for parting with the Eagles?

4. How is Cub's collar described?

5. What did the Romans apply to their enemies' land so that crops would be destroyed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is visiting Uncle Aquila in Chapter 9? Why?

2. How does Marcus feel about the end of his career with the Eagles?

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

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

5. What are the Saturnalia Games and what entertainments are provided at the Games that Marcus attends?

6. How does Cottia feel about Roman culture and about her aunt?

7. How is Cottia described when her character is first introduced?

8. What rumor regarding the Eagle does the Legate describe in Chapter 10?

9. How is Uncle Aquila described?

10. What do the Centurions discover to be making noise outside the fort in Chapter 3? How do they respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the Chieftan Dergdian and his village. Where is the village located? What are the people of this village called? How does Marcus help the Chieftan and his people?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the strategy that Marcus and Esca use in securing and escaping with the Eagle from the North. From whom do they take the Eagle? How do they manage to deflect suspicion? What ultimately leads to their being hunted down?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the symbolism of the Eagle in The Eagle of the Ninth. What is the Eagle an official representation of? What does the Eagle symbolize for Marcus? What does it represent to the other characters in the story?

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