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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. How many lives were lost in the recovering of the "winged god" (196), according to the Chieftan's grandfather in Chapter 15?

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

3. What does the Chieftan's father show Marcus that he took from his greatest battle ever in Chapter 15?

4. How long ago does Guern say it was when the men of the Legion carried out the Procurator's order to dispossess the Queen of the Iceni?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How is the character of Dergdian described?

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

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

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 2

Describe and discuss Guern the Hunter in The Eagle of the Ninth. Where do Marcus and Esca meet Guern? What is Guern doing when they meet him? What indications show that Guern has a history with the Roman military?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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