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

2. What is Cicero's client accused of?
(a) Getting a woman pregnant.
(b) Stealing from a noble man.
(c) Killing his father.
(d) Not paying his debts.

3. Who was with Roscius (pater) when he died?
(a) A prostitute.
(b) His faithful slaves.
(c) No one.
(d) His 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) Even though Cicero is a noble man, he still associates with lower classes like Tiro.
(c) Cicero and Tiro are secretly lovers.
(d) Cicero speaks to his slaves, whereas it is customary to avoid talking to them when others are around.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At Cicero's home, whom does Gordianus meet?

2. What clues are provided in Chapter 3 to indicate Cicero's class?

3. Why does Tiro go to the home of Gordianus?

4. What does Gordianus learn at the home of Caecilia Metella?

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

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