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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. During their investigation at the House of Swans, Gordianus is told that Elena______________________.
(a) Ran away.
(b) Murdered Roscius.
(c) Is pregnant.
(d) Is dead.

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

3. When Gordianus starts to question Polia, Eco________________.
(a) Pulls a knife on him.
(b) Throws up.
(c) Tackles him.
(d) Runs away.

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

5. What question does Cicero ask Gordianus upon first meeting him?
(a) If Gordianus is married.
(b) If Gordianus has enemies.
(c) If Gordianus has ever considered killing his father.
(d) If Gordianus was born in Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What curious comment does Carus make about Roscius (pater)?

2. Who is Marcus Licinius Crassus?

3. What happened to Elena's baby, according to Felix and Chrestus?

4. What does Carus show Gordianus on the farm?

5. According to Titus Megarus, ____________________________.

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