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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, High and Low: Chapters 1 -15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Eco?
(a) Polia's slave.
(b) Polia's lover.
(c) Polia's brother.
(d) Polia's son.

2. Why could Roscius (pater) associate with those higher in status than himself?
(a) He lied about his class.
(b) He was wealthy.
(c) His wife was from a noble family.
(d) He had sons.

3. How does Gordianus react to the events in Chapter 2?
(a) He tells Tiro to run home and get his master.
(b) He hides behind a wall.
(c) He does not want to get involved.
(d) He pulls his sword on the gladiators.

4. Sextus Roscius (pater) does what for a living?
(a) Senator.
(b) Secretary.
(c) Carpenter.
(d) Farmer.

5. How is the relationship between Tiro and Cicero different than most of their respective classes?
(a) Even though Tiro is a slave, Cicero has seen to his education and often treats him as an equal.
(b) Cicero speaks to his slaves, whereas it is customary to avoid talking to them when others are around.
(c) Even though Cicero is a noble man, he still associates with lower classes like Tiro.
(d) Cicero and Tiro are secretly lovers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Marcus Tullius Cicero?

2. When Cicero asks Gordianus the question in his library, what does Gordianus think of him then?

3. How did Gaius die?

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

5. Why does Tiro go to the home of Gordianus?

(see the answer key)

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