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

2. Where do Gordianus, Cicero and Tiro finally meet Sextus Roscius (filius)?
(a) Near the Circus Maximus.
(b) In the courtroom.
(c) At Cicero's house.
(d) Near the indoor toilets at Caecilia Metella's home.

3. During their investigation at the House of Swans, Gordianus is told that Elena______________________.
(a) Is dead.
(b) Is pregnant.
(c) Murdered Roscius.
(d) Ran away.

4. After questioning Polia, Gordianus and Tiro stop at a tavern. Gordianus_______________.
(a) Passes out.
(b) Gets drunk and tries to kiss Tiro.
(c) Gets in a fight.
(d) Has a disturbing dream.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what happens as Tiro and Gordianus walk through the streets?

2. Who claims to have seen the murder?

3. Sextus Roscious (pater) aligned himself with which family before he died?

4. Where does Gordianus encounter Marcus Licinius Crassus?

5. Who is Marcus Licinius Crassus?

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