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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. Gordianus talks to Carus at the door of the farm villa. Who is Carus?
(a) A slave, once of Roscius, now of Capito.
(b) The son of Capito.
(c) A hired manager of the farm.
(d) A friend of Roscius.

2. How do Gordianus and Tiro finally exit Chrysogonus's house?
(a) On stretchers.
(b) Hidden under blankets in a cart.
(c) By leaping off a balcony.
(d) Through a servant's entrance.

3. When Gordianus questions Polia, she__________________.
(a) Cries.
(b) Kicks him.
(c) Pulls a knife on him.
(d) Denies seeing the murder.

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

5. Who ended up buying Roscius's farm, according to the tavern keeper?
(a) Capito.
(b) Sulla.
(c) Glaucia.
(d) Titus.

Short Answer Questions

1. After spending the night at Titus's, Gordianus does what before returning to Rome?

2. Who is Sextus Roscius's (pater) oldest and dearest friend?

3. In Chapter 2, what happens as Tiro and Gordianus walk through the streets?

4. The owner at the Bleating Lamb tells Gordianus that________________.

5. At the end of Chapter 15, Gordianus leaves for_________________.

(see the answer key)

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