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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 gemstone is in the ring that Marcus receives in Chapter 19?

2. Where does Marcus claim to be from when he is talking with the Chieftan's grandfather in Chapter 15?

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

4. Who is the Commanding Officer that Marcus has the Optio take him to see in Chapter 19?

5. What color is the harebell that Marcus observes in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Boudicca and why does Guern mention her in Chapter 13?

2. How is the character of Dergdian described?

3. How do Marcus and Esca evade their pursuers in Chapter 17?

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

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

6. How and where is the Roman Eagle revealed in Chapter 14?

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

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

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

10. Where do Esca and Marcus hide the Eagle in Chapter 16? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe and analyze the character of Tribune Placidus in The Eagle of the Ninth. Where does Marcus encounter Placidus? In what ways are the two men similar? In what ways are they different?

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