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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16: "The Ring-Brooch".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What trait identifies Esca as a slave?
(a) A clipped ear.
(b) A chain on his neck.
(c) A branding.
(d) An earring.

2. To whom does Marcus build an altar in Chapter 11?
(a) Typhon.
(b) Perseus.
(c) Tartarus.
(d) Mithras.

3. The Wall in the North is described as spanning from Luguvallium to where in Chapter 11?
(a) Segedunum.
(b) Eburacum.
(c) Durinum.
(d) Anderida.

4. What is the name of Marcus's mare that he takes on his mission?
(a) Crona.
(b) Vipsania.
(c) Minna.
(d) Narcissa.

5. What word in Chapter 6 refers to an ancient Roman coin that equals one quarter of a denarius?
(a) Denari.
(b) Procyon.
(c) Dinar.
(d) Sesterce.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For how long does Esca say he has been a slave in Chapter 6?

3. How many warriors from the tribe chase down Marcus and Esca after they have left in Chapter 16?

4. What is the name of the place that Marcus and Esca are given housing in the village in Chapter 16?

5. Why does Marcus say he and Esca need a place far from the village huts in Chapter 16?

(see the answer key)

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