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

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

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

4. Caecilia Metella tells Gordianus that on the night he was murdered, Roscius (pater) received______________.
(a) A huge award.
(b) An urgent message.
(c) A death threat.
(d) A lot of money.

5. When Gordianus questions Polia, she__________________.
(a) Pulls a knife on him.
(b) Denies seeing the murder.
(c) Cries.
(d) Kicks him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Eco?

3. How is the relationship between Tiro and Cicero different than most of their respective classes?

4. Marucs Tullius Tiro is___________.

5. Who is Marcus Licinius Crassus?

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