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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. Who is the Roman dictator?
(a) Eruscius.
(b) Polonius.
(c) Cicero.
(d) Sulla.

2. Why did Polia tell neighbors she saw the murder and then deny it?
(a) She was ashamed.
(b) She was trying to protect Eco.
(c) She was paid off by the murderers.
(d) She killed Roscius.

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

4. Who are Felix and Chrestus?
(a) Cicero's brothers.
(b) Roscius's (pater) most trusted slaves.
(c) Professional killers who were hired to kill Rocius (pater).
(d) Guards assigned to Roscius (filius).

5. What does Gordianus learn at the home of Caecilia Metella?
(a) That Sextus Roscius (pater) had a son from his second marriage named Gaius
(b) That Cicero has ulterior motives this investigation.
(c) That Cicero will not be able to pay him.
(d) That Sulla killed his first wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Cicero's client?

2. Who is Elana?

3. What is the House of Swans?

4. When Gordianus starts to question Polia, Eco________________.

5. Who is Eco?

(see the answer key)

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