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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. How does Gordianus react to the events in Chapter 2?
(a) He hides behind a wall.
(b) He tells Tiro to run home and get his master.
(c) He does not want to get involved.
(d) He pulls his sword on the gladiators.

2. Who is Sextus Roscius's (pater) oldest and dearest friend?
(a) Tiro Sulla.
(b) Caecilia Metella.
(c) Polia Ruffus.
(d) Circus Flaminius.

3. Why is Gordianus called the Finder?
(a) He is a treasure hunter.
(b) He is a detective of sorts.
(c) He charges a finder's fee for prosititutes.
(d) He functions like a bounty hunter and finds fugitives.

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

5. How is Tiro related to Cicero?
(a) He is Cicero's brother.
(b) He is Cicero's nephew.
(c) He is Cicero's student.
(d) He is Cicero's slave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Eco?

2. How is the relationship between Tiro and Cicero different than most of their respective classes?

3. When Gordianus questions Polia, she__________________.

4. When Gordianus begins his investigation in Chapter 9, where does he go?

5. What is Cicero's client accused of?

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