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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. What display of submission does Cub show when he returns home in Chapter 9?

2. Who goes to fetch Esca the slave and bring him to Uncle Aquila's home in Chapter 6?

3. Who does Marcus tell to muster the squadron and hold them in readiness in Chapter 3?

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

5. What game does "draughts" refer to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does the rose in the wine jar symbolize?

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

10. Why does Marcus release Cub in the wild?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the events that lead up to Marcus's injuries at his post in Roman Britain. Who attacks the battalion? How is the attack orchestrated? How many of Marcus's men are injured or killed in the attack?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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