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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. Gordianus talks to Carus at the door of the farm villa. Who is Carus?
(a) A friend of Roscius.
(b) A slave, once of Roscius, now of Capito.
(c) The son of Capito.
(d) A hired manager of the farm.

2. 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 speaks to his slaves, whereas it is customary to avoid talking to them when others are around.
(c) Even though Cicero is a noble man, he still associates with lower classes like Tiro.
(d) Cicero and Tiro are secretly lovers.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Rufus and Gordianus are alone in Caecilia's garden, they discuss _________________.

2. Why does Roscius not want to go to trial?

3. Titus Megarus and other landowners tried to petition Sulla to do what?

4. Sextus Roscius (pater) was fond of _____________.

5. What curious comment does Carus make about Roscius (pater)?

(see the answer key)

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