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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. Rufus does not want to attend a party where Sulla will be present because __________________.
(a) He hates Sulla for marrying his sister.
(b) He thinks Sulla has ruined Rome.
(c) He is afraid Sulla will kill him because he works with Cicero.
(d) Sulla is interested in Rufus sexually.

2. When Gordianus begins his investigation in Chapter 9, where does he go?
(a) Esquiline Hill.
(b) Roscius's favorite ale house.
(c) The street where the House of Swans is located.
(d) Ameria.

3. Who does the guard sent by Cicero turn out to be?
(a) A spy.
(b) A man sent by Roscius to protect Gordianus.
(c) Cicero's guard, as he said.
(d) Someone sent to kill Gordianus.

4. Rufus admits to Gordianus that _________________.
(a) He wants to be an advocate like Cicero.
(b) He is infatuated with Cicero.
(c) He wants to leave the country.
(d) He is in love with Roscia.

5. When Gordianus finally arrives at Roscius's farm, whom does he see in the field?
(a) Nobody.
(b) Capito.
(c) Glaucia.
(d) Luius's family.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the old blind man at the Bleating Lamb?

3. What does Carus show Gordianus on the farm?

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

5. Why did Polia tell neighbors she saw the murder and then deny it?

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