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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 raised the old fort at Trinomontium?

2. Who do not dance at the Feast of the New Spears in Chapter 15?

3. What is the only weapon of the tribesmen's that Marcus takes with him in Chapter 19?

4. How are the Legionaries in Marcus's dream described in Chapter 12?

5. What do the Celts call Caledonia?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is the ring described that Tradui displays in Chapter 15?

3. What is done with the Eagle in Chapter 20?

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

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

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

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

8. How is the character of Dergdian described?

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

10. What is the significance of the bronze ring-brooch in the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

What superstition and fear is related regarding the Ninth Legion? What happened to the Ninth Legion? How does Marcus discover this information? What does this information mean to Marcus?

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