The Eagle of the Ninth 9
Study Guide Questions for Ch. 9 “Tribune Placidus”
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Virtues/Vices/Great Ideas: (Find them in the Text)
Love, Friendship
Grammar Questions: (The Information of the Text)
Where are Marcus and Esca at the beginning of this chapter and what are they doing?
How is Marcus’ health at this point?
What two professions did Marcus believe to be “yoke-mates”?
What did Marcus think he would probably have to do in order to “earn his living”?
What made Marcus feel “a rush of warmth toward” Cottia?
Describe the two men staying at uncle Aquila’s house. What are they like?
What was Placidus’ opinion of Britain?
What did Claudius point out that Placidus had failed to observe about Marcus?
What interrupted Marcus’ and Placidus’ less than friendly conversation?
What did Placidus realize upon this interruption?
Logic Questions: (Interpreting, Comparing/Contrasting, Reasoning)
Why is it important to Marcus that Cub be given a choice about his life?
Why did Marcus not want to return to Italy even though he now could?
Why did Esca fall “three paces to the rear” once he and Marcus reached the South Gate of Calleva?
Why might there be tension between “cohort centurions” and “tribunes”?
What are some specific reasons why Marcus and Placidus might dislike one another?
Rhetoric Questions: (The Analysis of Ideas in the Text)
Factoring in what we have seen in this chapter, particularly between Marcus and Cub, offer a definition of love. How has Marcus shown love for Cub, and how has Cub returned that love? Try to state what is essential to the idea of Love and explain how it connects to this part of the story.
Theological Analysis: (Sola Scriptura)
Consider Genesis 2-3 and the fall of mankind. What choice did God give to Adam and Eve? Why was that choice important?