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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 is Sextus Roscius's (pater) oldest and dearest friend?
(a) Caecilia Metella.
(b) Polia Ruffus.
(c) Circus Flaminius.
(d) Tiro Sulla.

2. What do Caecilia Metella and Rufus Messalla have in common?
(a) Their sisters were both married to Sulla.
(b) They are brother and sister.
(c) They both hate Gordianus.
(d) They both know Cicero.

3. Gordianus is told by the tavern owner that Glaucia had __________ with him on a visit to the tavern.
(a) A bloody knife.
(b) Elena, the prostitute.
(c) A bloody tunic.
(d) A partner.

4. Why is Gordianus confused when a guard shows up claiming Cicero sent him?
(a) Gordianus clearly asked CIcero not to do that.
(b) Cicero would never send a guard to Gordianus.
(c) Cicero clearly told Gordianus to hire his own guard.
(d) Gordianus told Cicero he already had hired a guard.

5. How did Gaius die?
(a) Food poisoning.
(b) Accidental fall.
(c) Murder.
(d) Battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Titus Megarus, ____________________________.

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

3. Who is Valeria?

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

5. Who are Felix and Chrestus?

(see the answer key)

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