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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. What do Caecilia Metella and Rufus Messalla have in common?
(a) Their sisters were both married to Sulla.
(b) They are brother and sister.
(c) They both know Cicero.
(d) They both hate Gordianus.

2. How is Tiro related to Cicero?
(a) He is Cicero's nephew.
(b) He is Cicero's student.
(c) He is Cicero's slave.
(d) He is Cicero's brother.

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

4. In Chapter 2, what ends up lying at Gordianus's feet?
(a) The bleeding gladiator.
(b) The body of a dead woman.
(c) A spear.
(d) The body of a dead dog.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Sextus Roscius (pater) was fond of _____________.

2. Who is Marcus Tullius Cicero?

3. How does Tiro react to these events in Chapter 2?

4. What question does Cicero ask Gordianus upon first meeting him?

5. Gordianus finds a pool of blood and a bloody hand print near_________________.

(see the answer key)

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