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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. Gordianus finds a pool of blood and a bloody hand print near_________________.
(a) A bath house.
(b) A brothel.
(c) A library.
(d) A sundry shop.

2. What does Gordianus learn from his first meeting with Sextus Roscius (filius)?
(a) The name of the person Roscius thinks did it.
(b) That Roscius (pater) was going to die anyway.
(c) That he has a secret lover.
(d) The exact location of the murder.

3. At the end of Chapter 15, Gordianus leaves for_________________.
(a) Greece.
(b) The mountains.
(c) The sea.
(d) Ameria.

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

5. Sextus Roscius (pater) was fond of _____________.
(a) Baths, brothels, money, and wine.
(b) Food, sailing, prophisying, and brothels.
(c) Food, drink, family, and animals.
(d) Food, drink, baths, and brothels.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Elana?

2. In what way did Roscius (pater) breech strict societal codes?

3. What do Caecilia Metella and Rufus Messalla have in common?

4. How is Tiro related to Cicero?

5. What clues are provided in Chapter 3 to indicate Cicero's class?

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