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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 is significant about Gordianus lacking a surname?
(a) It indicates that he is a criminal.
(b) It indicates that he is a slave.
(c) It indicates that he is not the firstborn son.
(d) It indicates that his family is not important in society.

2. What clues are provided in Chapter 3 to indicate Cicero's class?
(a) Cicero has many wives.
(b) Gordianus is expected to bow to Cicero, but Cicero does not bow in return.
(c) He wears only the best cloth and has fine paintings on the walls.
(d) He owns many slaves and his family background is explained.

3. Who is the man prosecuting Cicero's client?
(a) Rufus Messalla.
(b) Gaius Eruscius.
(c) Marcus Tullius Tiro.
(d) Caecilia Metella.

4. What happened to Elena's baby, according to Felix and Chrestus?
(a) He was smuggled out of the house by the midwife.
(b) There never was a baby. Elena lied.
(c) He died before he was born.
(d) He was thrown on rocks and killed.

5. Rufus admits to Gordianus that _________________.
(a) He wants to leave the country.
(b) He is infatuated with Cicero.
(c) He is in love with Roscia.
(d) He wants to be an advocate like Cicero.

Short Answer Questions

1. Another piece of information Rufus learns about the auction of the property is___________.

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

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

4. In Cicero's opinion, why is the other man prosecuting his client?

5. In Chapter 23, what does Gordianus learn about Roscia?

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