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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. 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 Cicero is a noble man, he still associates with lower classes like Tiro.
(c) Cicero speaks to his slaves, whereas it is customary to avoid talking to them when others are around.
(d) Even though Tiro is a slave, Cicero has seen to his education and often treats him as an equal.

2. What clues are provided in Chapter 3 to indicate Cicero's class?
(a) Cicero has many wives.
(b) He owns many slaves and his family background is explained.
(c) Gordianus is expected to bow to Cicero, but Cicero does not bow in return.
(d) He wears only the best cloth and has fine paintings on the walls.

3. During their investigation at the House of Swans, Gordianus is told that Elena______________________.
(a) Is dead.
(b) Ran away.
(c) Is pregnant.
(d) Murdered Roscius.

4. In what way did Roscius (pater) breech strict societal codes?
(a) He fell in love with a prostitute.
(b) He socialized with both noble and menial classes.
(c) He drank in excess.
(d) He favored one son over another.

5. Who is Marcus Licinius Crassus?
(a) A born leader who is widely respected.
(b) Someone Gordianus suspects of the murder.
(c) A tenement owner who is in trouble.
(d) A greedy nobleman who tricks people out of their money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tiro go to the home of Gordianus?

2. How does Cicero's house indicate his lifestyle?

3. Marucs Tullius Tiro is___________.

4. When Gordianus leaves Caecilia Metella's house in Chapter 7, what does he observe Tiro doing?

5. Who claims to have seen the murder?

(see the answer key)

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