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

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

3. What is the House of Swans?
(a) A noble household.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A brothel.
(d) A bird preserve.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Cicero's opinion, why is the other man prosecuting his client?

2. In Chapter 12, Gordianus and Tiro go to the House of Swans. Who do they question there?

3. Who was with Roscius (pater) when he died?

4. In Chapter 2, what ends up lying at Gordianus's feet?

5. Caecilia Metella tells Gordianus that on the night he was murdered, Roscius (pater) received______________.

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