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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 is significant about Gordianus lacking a surname?
(a) It indicates that his family is not important in society.
(b) It indicates that he is a criminal.
(c) It indicates that he is not the firstborn son.
(d) It indicates that he is a slave.

2. What relationship complicates that of Cicero and Tiro?
(a) Tiro is Cicero's illegitimate son.
(b) Tiro's grandfather is a freed slave of Cicero's.
(c) Tiro is somebody else's slave, but has run away to stay with Cicero.
(d) Tiro was born into the same class as Cicero, but his family was disgraced and that is why he is a slave.

3. At Cicero's home, whom does Gordianus meet?
(a) Tiro's wife.
(b) Tiro's grandfather.
(c) The murder suspect.
(d) Cicero's wife.

4. How is the relationship between Tiro and Cicero different than most of their respective classes?
(a) Even though Tiro is a slave, Cicero has seen to his education and often treats him as an equal.
(b) Cicero and Tiro are secretly lovers.
(c) Even though Cicero is a noble man, he still associates with lower classes like Tiro.
(d) Cicero speaks to his slaves, whereas it is customary to avoid talking to them when others are around.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Polia tell neighbors she saw the murder and then deny it?

3. What does Gordianus learn from his first meeting with Sextus Roscius (filius)?

4. Who is the man prosecuting Cicero's client?

5. Who is Elana?

(see the answer key)

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