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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. Who was with Roscius (pater) when he died?
(a) No one.
(b) His faithful slaves.
(c) His wife.
(d) A prostitute.

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

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

4. When Gordianus begins his investigation in Chapter 9, where does he go?
(a) Esquiline Hill.
(b) Roscius's favorite ale house.
(c) Ameria.
(d) The street where the House of Swans is located.

5. What disability does Eco have?
(a) He cannot walk.
(b) He is mute.
(c) He is deaf.
(d) He has a low IQ.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gordianus encounter Marcus Licinius Crassus?

2. Who is Sextus Roscius's (pater) oldest and dearest friend?

3. At the end of Chapter 15, Gordianus leaves for_________________.

4. When Cicero asks Gordianus the question in his library, what does Gordianus think of him then?

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

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