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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 did Rufrius Galarius provide for Marcus when he set out on his mission in the North?

2. What loch do Marcus and the others pass in Chapter 14?

3. What has the Chieftan's family been putting on their son's eyes in Chapter 14?

4. What do the Celts call Caledonia?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Cub changed when Marcus returns in Chapter 20?

2. How is the character of Dergdian described?

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

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

5. How is Guern's appearance described when he is introduced?

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

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

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

9. Where is Valentia? How large was this province of Roman Britain?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of coming of age in The Eagle of the Ninth. In what ways do the central characters "grow up" or transform in the novel? What do they lose in doing so? What do they gain?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the Satunalia Games and entertainment of the Roman Empire. What entertainments were presented during the Games? What are Marcus's thoughts on the Games when he attends with his uncle?

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