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

2. What is the name of the mare that Esca rides?

3. What song does the stranger with the deer sing when he approaches Marcus and Esca in Chapter 12?

4. What bird do Marcus and Esca encounter in their escape in Chapter 18?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is the character of Dergdian described?

3. Why are Marcus and Esca welcomed into the village of Dergdian's people?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the events that lead up to Marcus's injuries at his post in Roman Britain. Who attacks the battalion? How is the attack orchestrated? How many of Marcus's men are injured or killed in the attack?

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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