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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Justice: Chapters 27 - 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. In Chapter 2, what happens as Tiro and Gordianus walk through the streets?
(a) A scuffle breaks out and a gladiator is stabbed.
(b) A mob robs a shop.
(c) A woman strips in the street.
(d) Slaves are congregating to stage an uprising.

3. Gordianus is able to elude the attack in the latrine for a moment, but then ______________.
(a) Another man comes in and he is outnumbered.
(b) He slips and falls, losing his knife.
(c) Sirens and bells go off, signaling the end of the trial.
(d) The other man slips and falls.

4. Where do Gordianus and Tiro try to seek refuge as they are escaping Chrysogonus's house?
(a) Cicero's house.
(b) Caecilia's house.
(c) Rufus's house.
(d) The woods.

5. Where does Gordianus go after he leaves Polia's apartment in Chapter 28?
(a) Back to Cicero's.
(b) The House of Swans.
(c) The baths.
(d) To the shopkeeper's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Tiro supposed to meet Rosica on the next day?

2. What upsets Rufus during a song poking fun at Sulla?

3. What does Gordianus decide to do after Sulla leaves Cicero's house?

4. Who is Marcus Licinius Crassus?

5. When Gordianus hears the crowd cheering for Cicero, what is his first reaction?

(see the answer key)

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