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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. Why did Polia tell neighbors she saw the murder and then deny it?
(a) She killed Roscius.
(b) She was paid off by the murderers.
(c) She was ashamed.
(d) She was trying to protect Eco.

2. After Gordianus and Tiro leave Polia's apartment, what does Eco do?
(a) He runs into them on the street and mimes what he saw.
(b) He throws rocks at them.
(c) He runs after them and tries to kill them.
(d) He writes a letter explaining what he knows.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What disability does Eco have?

2. During their investigation at the House of Swans, Gordianus is told that Elena______________________.

3. What does Gordianus learn from his first meeting with Sextus Roscius (filius)?

4. When Gordianus questions Polia, she__________________.

5. How does Cicero's house indicate that he is of a higher class?

(see the answer key)

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