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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marcus wrap the Eagle in when it is placed in the altar in Chapter 20?
(a) His father's blanket.
(b) His mother's wedding gown.
(c) His old military cloak.
(d) His father's military cloak.

2. 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?
(a) 20 years ago.
(b) 10 years ago.
(c) 60 years ago.
(d) 200 years ago.

3. Where does Esca sell his and Marcus's horses in Chapter 17?
(a) Eburacum.
(b) Isca.
(c) Calleva.
(d) Cluta.

4. What is the name of the Chieftan's brother in Chapter 14?
(a) Liathan.
(b) Typhon.
(c) Pilum.
(d) Beppo.

5. What color is the harebell that Marcus observes in Chapter 18?
(a) Green.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) Purple.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the secret path that Guern leads Marcus and Esca through in Chapter 18?

2. Who raised the old fort at Trinomontium?

3. What is the name of Marcus's mare that he takes on his mission?

4. Where does Marcus get hit by a probing spear in Chapter 18?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is done with the Eagle in Chapter 20?

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

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

8. How does Guern help Marcus and Esca in Chapter 18?

9. Why does the song sung by Guern catch Marcus's attention?

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

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