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

2. At the end of Chapter 15, Gordianus leaves for_________________.
(a) The sea.
(b) Greece.
(c) Ameria.
(d) The mountains.

3. When Cicero asks Gordianus the question in his library, what does Gordianus think of him then?
(a) That Cicero likes to have intellectual discussions.
(b) That Cicero knows something he doesn't.
(c) That Cicero suspects him of the murder.
(d) That Cicero is a scoundrel.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was with Roscius (pater) when he died?

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

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

4. Sextus Roscius (pater) was fond of _____________.

5. Who is Marcus Licinius Crassus?

(see the answer key)

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