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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6: "Esca".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the deep abyss used as a dungeon of torment from ancient Greek mythology that is referred to in Chapter 3?
(a) Lutorius.
(b) Typhon.
(c) Ethyne.
(d) Tartarus.

2. Where was Uncle Aquila when his time fell due for parting with the Eagles?
(a) China.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Roman Britain.
(d) Judaea.

3. Who is the cook at Uncle Aquila's home?
(a) Lutorius.
(b) Sassticca.
(c) Tartarus.
(d) Typhon.

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

5. What was the name of Uncle Aquila's dog that is buried at Luguvallium?
(a) Pippa.
(b) Anana.
(c) Margarita.
(d) Valaria.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Centurion does the narrator say is overfond of using his vine-staff on his men's backs in Chapter 2?

2. Approximately how many men has Marcus's garrison lost (killed or wounded) by the end of the second attack in Chapter 3?

3. What is the name of the book that Uncle Aquila has been writing for ten years, according to the narrator in Chapter 5?

4. What word from the novel refers to a civil officer or lay judge that administers the law?

5. Who is the contractor's son who drives a chariot in Chapter 6?

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