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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Marcus wrap the Eagle in when it is placed in the altar in Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How do Marcus and Esca gain entrance to the gate of Borcovicus?

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

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

10. How does Guern greet Marcus and Esca in Chapter 18?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Cottia in the novel. How old is Cottia when she meets Marcus? How would you describe her appearance and her temperament? How does Cottia's character transform in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss and analyze the character of Marcus Flavius Aquila in The Eagle of the Ninth. How old is Marcus when the novel begins? How old is he when the story ends? How would you describe Marcus's character arc in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the events that lead up to Marcus's injuries at his post in Roman Britain. Who attacks the battalion? How is the attack orchestrated? How many of Marcus's men are injured or killed in the attack?

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