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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 does Gordianus react when Titus mentions the name Chrysogonus?
(a) He does not react at all, because he is not sure he can trust Titus.
(b) He recognizes it as the "partner" Carus told him bought the slaves Felix and Chrestus.
(c) He faints and hits his head against the stone wall.
(d) He slaps his hand on his leg and mutters, "I knew it."

2. In Cicero's opinion, why is the other man prosecuting his client?
(a) The man married his daughter.
(b) The emperor requires it.
(c) For vengeance.
(d) For money and notoriety.

3. Tiro listens to Roscia's story with great sympathy until ________________.
(a) She hits Tiro with her hand.
(b) She says she would rather live in a brothel and have sex wtih strangers.
(c) She says she will kill her father herself if she has to.
(d) She says she cares nothing for him.

4. Who is Polia?
(a) A shopkeeper's wife.
(b) A poor widow with a young son.
(c) A prostitute.
(d) A slave woman who cannot speak.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gordianus questions Polia, she__________________.

2. After questioning Polia, Gordianus and Tiro stop at a tavern. Gordianus_______________.

3. What did Gordianus figure out from the two attacks on his house?

4. Who does the guard sent by Cicero turn out to be?

5. Who are Felix and Chrestus?

(see the answer key)

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