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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. What relationship complicates that of Cicero and Tiro?
(a) Tiro's grandfather is a freed slave of Cicero's.
(b) Tiro is somebody else's slave, but has run away to stay with Cicero.
(c) Tiro was born into the same class as Cicero, but his family was disgraced and that is why he is a slave.
(d) Tiro is Cicero's illegitimate son.

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

3. What is significant about Gordianus lacking a surname?
(a) It indicates that his family is not important in society.
(b) It indicates that he is not the firstborn son.
(c) It indicates that he is a criminal.
(d) It indicates that he is a slave.

4. What is the House of Swans?
(a) A noble household.
(b) A brothel.
(c) A bird preserve.
(d) A restaurant.

5. Who is Mallius Glaucia?
(a) A friend of Gordianus.
(b) A cousin of Roscius.
(c) A slave of Cicero.
(d) A former slave of Magnus.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gordianus react when Titus mentions the name Chrysogonus?

2. Another piece of information Rufus learns about the auction of the property is___________.

3. What is the most important piece of information that Felix and Chrestus tell Gordianus?

4. When Gordianus leaves Caecilia Metella's house in Chapter 7, what does he observe Tiro doing?

5. What does Carus reveal to Gordianus?

(see the answer key)

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