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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. What does Gordianus learn at the home of Caecilia Metella?
(a) That Sextus Roscius (pater) had a son from his second marriage named Gaius
(b) That Cicero has ulterior motives this investigation.
(c) That Cicero will not be able to pay him.
(d) That Sulla killed his first wife.

2. Who is Elana?
(a) A powerful, rich woman.
(b) A servant.
(c) A prostitute.
(d) Cicero's wife.

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

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

5. What question does Cicero ask Gordianus upon first meeting him?
(a) If Gordianus has ever considered killing his father.
(b) If Gordianus has enemies.
(c) If Gordianus is married.
(d) If Gordianus was born in Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gordianus starts to question Polia, Eco________________.

2. Where do Gordianus, Cicero and Tiro finally meet Sextus Roscius (filius)?

3. How important was social class in ancient Rome?

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

5. Gordianus discovers, upon returning to his house after a day of investigating, that_______________________.

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