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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. How is the relationship between Tiro and Cicero different than most of their respective classes?
(a) Cicero and Tiro are secretly lovers.
(b) Even though Tiro is a slave, Cicero has seen to his education and often treats him as an equal.
(c) Cicero speaks to his slaves, whereas it is customary to avoid talking to them when others are around.
(d) Even though Cicero is a noble man, he still associates with lower classes like Tiro.

2. 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.

3. In Chapter 22, Tiro admits that_________________.
(a) He is in love with Rosica.
(b) He has been giving Roscia information.
(c) He is afraid for his life.
(d) He hired the guard who said he was from Cicero.

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

5. Gordianus suspects that the guard has _______________.
(a) Not seen him yet.
(b) Seen him in the shadows.
(c) Already killed Bethesda.
(d) Been hired by Sulla.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was with Roscius (pater) when he died?

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

3. What relationship complicates that of Cicero and Tiro?

4. Who is Marcus Licinius Crassus?

5. What did Gordianus see the guard doing with blood?

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