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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. Where does Marcus get hit by a probing spear in Chapter 18?

2. Who is the Chieftain of the hunting party that Marcus encounters in Chapter 14?

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

4. Who raised the old fort at Trinomontium?

5. Where is the sentry on the northern ramparts when he believes he hears horses' hooves in Chapter 19?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Marcus create an altar in Chapter 11?

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

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

6. How does Guern greet Marcus and Esca in Chapter 18?

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

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

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

10. What exchanges does Esca make in Cluta in Chapter 17? Why?

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 the structure of the Roman military and its role in the spread of the Roman Empire. What is Marcus's station in the military? Where is the post that he is assigned? What are his duties at that post?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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