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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. What does Gordianus learn from his first meeting with Sextus Roscius (filius)?
(a) The exact location of the murder.
(b) The name of the person Roscius thinks did it.
(c) That he has a secret lover.
(d) That Roscius (pater) was going to die anyway.

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

3. Where does Tiro sit during the trial?
(a) With Gordianus in the gallery.
(b) He is not allowed to attend as a slave.
(c) In a special section for slaves.
(d) At the defense table with Cicero.

4. Why is Gordianus called the Finder?
(a) He is a treasure hunter.
(b) He charges a finder's fee for prosititutes.
(c) He is a detective of sorts.
(d) He functions like a bounty hunter and finds fugitives.

5. When Gordianus leaves Caecilia Metella's house in Chapter 7, what does he observe Tiro doing?
(a) Reading a book.
(b) Talking to Rufus Messalla.
(c) Stealing a silver goblet.
(d) Having sex with Roscius's oldest daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What piece of news does Sulla share with Cicero and Gordianus at the end of Chapter 32?

2. In what way did Roscius (pater) breech strict societal codes?

3. What does Gordianus decide to do after Sulla leaves Cicero's house?

4. Who is the Roman dictator?

5. Who is Chrysogonus?

(see the answer key)

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