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

2. How did Gaius die?
(a) Murder.
(b) Food poisoning.
(c) Accidental fall.
(d) Battle.

3. 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.

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

5. Why does Tiro go to the home of Gordianus?
(a) Tiro wants to marry a slave in Gordianus's household.
(b) Tiro wants to convince Gordianus to free him.
(c) Cicero wants to hire Gordianus to investigate the murder.
(d) Gordianus owes him money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sextus Roscius (pater) does what for a living?

2. Why could Roscius (pater) associate with those higher in status than himself?

3. What relationship complicates that of Cicero and Tiro?

4. What do Caecilia Metella and Rufus Messalla have in common?

5. Who is Cicero's client?

(see the answer key)

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