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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. What happened to Elena's baby, according to Felix and Chrestus?
(a) He died before he was born.
(b) There never was a baby. Elena lied.
(c) He was thrown on rocks and killed.
(d) He was smuggled out of the house by the midwife.

2. Who are Magnus and Capito?
(a) Relatives of the tavern owner.
(b) Cousins of Roscius.
(c) Neighbors of Roscius.
(d) Slaves of Roscius.

3. Marucs Tullius Tiro is___________.
(a) The murder suspect.
(b) Cicero's father.
(c) A young man.
(d) A freed slave.

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 partner.
(c) A bloody tunic.
(d) Elena, the prostitute.

5. What does Gordianus learn from his first meeting with Sextus Roscius (filius)?
(a) The exact location of the murder.
(b) That he has a secret lover.
(c) That Roscius (pater) was going to die anyway.
(d) The name of the person Roscius thinks did it.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Gordianus and Tiro leave Polia's apartment, what does Eco do?

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

3. Another piece of information Rufus learns about the auction of the property is___________.

4. Why could Roscius (pater) associate with those higher in status than himself?

5. Gordianus suspects that the guard has _______________.

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