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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. When Gordianus begins his investigation in Chapter 9, where does he go?
(a) The street where the House of Swans is located.
(b) Ameria.
(c) Esquiline Hill.
(d) Roscius's favorite ale house.

2. Marucs Tullius Tiro is___________.
(a) The murder suspect.
(b) A freed slave.
(c) A young man.
(d) Cicero's father.

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

4. When Gordianus starts to question Polia, Eco________________.
(a) Throws up.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Pulls a knife on him.
(d) Tackles him.

5. Who was with Roscius (pater) when he died?
(a) His faithful slaves.
(b) A prostitute.
(c) No one.
(d) His wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Roman dictator?

2. How is Tiro related to Cicero?

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

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

5. How important was social class in ancient Rome?

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