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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 curious comment does Carus make about Roscius (pater)?
(a) That he was a "terrible father."
(b) That he "could not be trusted."
(c) That he had "many problems."
(d) That he had "too many sons."

2. Rufus finally agrees to go to the party. Why?
(a) He is intent on getting drunk and forgetting his troubles.
(b) He secretly has a crush on Sulla.
(c) Gordianus wants to sneak into the house.
(d) Cicero begs him to.

3. How does Cicero react to the information Gordianus learned in Ameria?
(a) He thinks it's worthless.
(b) He is worried about involving Sulla.
(c) He is very pleased.
(d) He is angry.

4. During their investigation at the House of Swans, Gordianus is told that Elena______________________.
(a) Is pregnant.
(b) Is dead.
(c) Ran away.
(d) Murdered Roscius.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gordianus react to the events in Chapter 2?

2. After talking with Carus, Gordianus goes to the home of ______________.

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

4. Who is Metrobius?

5. Tiro listens to Roscia's story with great sympathy until ________________.

(see the answer key)

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