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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 does the guard sent by Cicero turn out to be?
(a) Someone sent to kill Gordianus.
(b) Cicero's guard, as he said.
(c) A spy.
(d) A man sent by Roscius to protect Gordianus.

2. How does Cicero respond to Roscia's story when Gordianus tells it to him?
(a) He plans to help Roscia when the trial is over.
(b) He is appalled and wonders if he should drop the case.
(c) He says it's all her own fault.
(d) He couldn't care less.

3. Who is Metrobius?
(a) A nobleman in Rome.
(b) A famous female impersonator entertaining Sulla.
(c) A friend to Rufus.
(d) Another slave in the room with Felix and Chrestus.

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

5. When Gordianus starts to question Polia, Eco________________.
(a) Pulls a knife on him.
(b) Throws up.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Tackles him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disability does Eco have?

2. When Gordianus begins his investigation in Chapter 9, where does he go?

3. Who is Elana?

4. How is Tiro related to Cicero?

5. What does the tavern owner tell Gordianus that he finds hard to believe?

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