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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Portents: Chapters 16 - 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why could Roscius (pater) associate with those higher in status than himself?
(a) His wife was from a noble family.
(b) He had sons.
(c) He was wealthy.
(d) He lied about his class.

2. Who is Elana?
(a) Cicero's wife.
(b) A prostitute.
(c) A servant.
(d) A powerful, rich woman.

3. What is Gordianus's first stop upon returning to Rome from Ameria?
(a) Caecilia's house.
(b) Cicero's house.
(c) The Forum.
(d) His house.

4. When Gordianus tells Roscius what he learned, how does Roscius respond?
(a) Roscius wonders if they think he is guilty.
(b) Roscius confirms all that Gordianus knows.
(c) Roscius is stunned.
(d) Roscius is angry that Gordianus went to Ameria.

5. Who is Cicero's client?
(a) Tiro.
(b) Gordianus.
(c) Marcus Valerius Messalla.
(d) Sextus Roscius (filius).

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Eco?

2. What does Carus show Gordianus on the farm?

3. Where does Gordianus encounter Marcus Licinius Crassus?

4. Sextus Roscious (pater) aligned himself with which family before he died?

5. What does Gordianus learn from his first meeting with Sextus Roscius (filius)?

(see the answer key)

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