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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9: "Tribune Placidus".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the Tribune that Esca describes getting into a quarrel with at the wolf-hunt in Chapter 6?
(a) Herpinius.
(b) Procyon.
(c) Lucius Urbanus.
(d) Placidus.

2. Where has Uncle Aquila invited Marcus to spend his leave with him in Chapter 1?
(a) Clusium.
(b) Durinum.
(c) Calleva.
(d) Isca.

3. What type of design is described on Marcus's dagger sheath in Chapter 7?
(a) A Greek design.
(b) A Roman design.
(c) A German design.
(d) A British design.

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

5. What did the Romans apply to their enemies' land so that crops would be destroyed?
(a) Coal.
(b) Dung.
(c) Sand.
(d) Salt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marcus offer in a bet to Cradoc in Chapter 2?

2. Who does Marcus tell to muster the squadron and hold them in readiness in Chapter 3?

3. Who will take command of the fort until Marcus's relief can be sent from Isca in Chapter 4?

4. What does the word "cockcrow" (44) refer to in Chapter 4?

5. What had an artist of a long-departed garrison etch into the bath-house wall, according to the narrator in Chapter 2?

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