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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 problem does the narrator describe Marcus treating frequently in Valentia in Chapter 12?
(a) Retinopathy.
(b) Macular degeneration.
(c) Glaucoma.
(d) Marsh ophthalmia.

2. Who is the Chieftain of the hunting party that Marcus encounters in Chapter 14?
(a) Typhon.
(b) Beppo.
(c) Dergdian.
(d) Pilum.

3. Where does Uncle Aquila say Cottia has gone for the winter in Chapter 20?
(a) Eburacum.
(b) Isca.
(c) Anderida.
(d) Aquae Sulis.

4. What is the purpose of the red coral bead that is adorned about the neck of the baby in Chapter 13?
(a) To ensure a good suitor.
(b) To bring the family wealth.
(c) To ward off the Evil Eye.
(d) To grant hospitality.

5. Where do Marcus and Esca drop off their horses upon arriving home in Calleva?
(a) The Green Garden.
(b) The Black Raven.
(c) The Golden Vine.
(d) The White Horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Marcus claim to be from when he is talking with the Chieftan's grandfather in Chapter 15?

2. How long is the Wall that is described in Chapter 11?

3. What is the name of Guern's wife?

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

5. What color is the harebell that Marcus observes in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. What gives away Marcus and Esca's location when they attempt to hide in Chapter 18?

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

3. Who is Boudicca and why does Guern mention her in Chapter 13?

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

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

6. How is Hadrian's Wall described? Where is it located?

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

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

9. What ruse does Esca suggest in Chapter 16? How does Marcus respond?

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

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