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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Justice: Chapters 27 - 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what happens as Tiro and Gordianus walk through the streets?
(a) A woman strips in the street.
(b) A mob robs a shop.
(c) A scuffle breaks out and a gladiator is stabbed.
(d) Slaves are congregating to stage an uprising.

2. In the course of Chapter 32, what do we learn about Roscius and his brother Gaius?
(a) Gaius conspired with Magnus and Capito to work against Roscius.
(b) Gaius never knew he had a brother.
(c) Roscius killed Gaius.
(d) Gaius hated Roscius and tried to take his estate.

3. Caecilia Metella tells Gordianus that on the night he was murdered, Roscius (pater) received______________.
(a) A lot of money.
(b) A death threat.
(c) An urgent message.
(d) A huge award.

4. After the trial, Gordianus observes _____________________.
(a) Rufus flirting with Tiro.
(b) Caecilia upset with Roscius.
(c) Roscia clearly upset.
(d) Tiro flirting with Cicero.

5. When Gordianus and Cicero return to Cicero's house, what do they see?
(a) Dead animals line the street.
(b) The house is on fire.
(c) Fireworks being set off on the surrounding hills.
(d) A large retinue camped outside his door.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of a place is the Bleating Lamb, where Gordianus stops on his way to Ameria?

2. Gordianus is able to elude the attack in the latrine for a moment, but then ______________.

3. Who is Marcus Tullius Cicero?

4. When Cicero gets up to deliver his speech, what does he do that makes the crowd skeptical?

5. What happens between the guard and Gordianus?

(see the answer key)

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