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

2. After the incident with the guards, Gordianus and Bethesda flee to_____________.
(a) A neighbor's house.
(b) The country.
(c) Caecilia's house.
(d) Cicero's house.

3. After Gordianus and Tiro leave Polia's apartment, what does Eco do?
(a) He runs into them on the street and mimes what he saw.
(b) He writes a letter explaining what he knows.
(c) He throws rocks at them.
(d) He runs after them and tries to kill them.

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

5. What happens between the guard and Gordianus?
(a) They fight, and Gordianus and Bethesda scream for help.
(b) They fight, and the guard runs off.
(c) They fight, and Gordianus kills him.
(d) They fight and Bethesda kills him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Gordianus starts to question Polia, Eco________________.

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

4. Gordianus suspects that the guard has _______________.

5. Who are Felix and Chrestus?

(see the answer key)

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