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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Portents: Chapters 16 - 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Cicero react to the information Gordianus learned in Ameria?
(a) He thinks it's worthless.
(b) He is very pleased.
(c) He is worried about involving Sulla.
(d) He is angry.

3. After Gordianus and Bethesda return to their house, what does he do?
(a) Leaves again to question Roscia in private.
(b) Goes to bed.
(c) Goes out to hire a guard.
(d) Eats dinner.

4. Gordianus is told by the tavern owner that Glaucia had __________ with him on a visit to the tavern.
(a) A bloody knife.
(b) A bloody tunic.
(c) Elena, the prostitute.
(d) A partner.

5. Who is Metrobius?
(a) A famous female impersonator entertaining Sulla.
(b) A friend to Rufus.
(c) Another slave in the room with Felix and Chrestus.
(d) A nobleman in Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gordianus learn about Elena from Carus?

2. The owner at the Bleating Lamb tells Gordianus that________________.

3. Rufus admits to Gordianus that _________________.

4. What did the second message in blood say?

5. Why is Gordianus confused when a guard shows up claiming Cicero sent him?

(see the answer key)

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