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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 kind of cap does Marcus wear in disguise in Chapter 11?

2. Whose image is displayed on the sesterce of Marcus's in Chapter 12?

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

4. What does Marcus wrap the Eagle in when it is placed in the altar in Chapter 20?

5. What is the name of the Chieftan's brother in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Liathan give to Esca in Chapter 19?

4. How does Tradui describe the eradication of the Ninth Legion in Chapter 15?

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

6. How do Marcus and Esca gain entrance to the gate of Borcovicus?

7. How does Guern help Marcus and Esca in Chapter 18?

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

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

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

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

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 3

Describe and discuss the different tribes that are presented in The Eagle of the Ninth. Where is Esca's tribe based? Who are Cottia's people? What are the relationships between the tribes and the Roman military?

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