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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 are Felix and Chrestus?
(a) Professional killers who were hired to kill Rocius (pater).
(b) Guards assigned to Roscius (filius).
(c) Cicero's brothers.
(d) Roscius's (pater) most trusted slaves.

2. Who is Marcus Tullius Cicero?
(a) A freed slave.
(b) An advocate in a murder case.
(c) A noble member of Roman society.
(d) The governor of Rome.

3. What is significant about Gordianus lacking a surname?
(a) It indicates that he is a criminal.
(b) It indicates that his family is not important in society.
(c) It indicates that he is not the firstborn son.
(d) It indicates that he is a slave.

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

5. Who claims to have seen the murder?
(a) Bethesda.
(b) Polia.
(c) Tullius.
(d) Ahausarus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was with Roscius (pater) when he died?

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

3. At Cicero's home, whom does Gordianus meet?

4. How is Tiro related to Cicero?

5. When Gordianus starts to question Polia, Eco________________.

(see the answer key)

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