The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff

Why did Marcus get out of bed in the middle of the night?

• The sentries have heard sounds

• He cannot sleep, because he is worried

• It is his turn to go on guard duty

What type of defences do the Romans have around their camp? (Tick all that apply)

• ramparts

• siege engines

• ditches

• watch towers

Why was Marcus struggling to get military back-up to arrive?

• The wet weather meant that the signal wouldn't light.

• The patrol had gone missing.

• The mist prevented the signal from being seen.

• There was no response to their trumpeters.

Which god does Marcus pray to?

• Pax, Goddess of Peace

• Juppiter, King of the Gods

• Mithras, Slayer of the Bull

• Mars, god of War

What is the name (in Latin!) of the military formation that Marcus uses to break out of the Roman camp?

Why was the Britons' attack so successful?