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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 happens to Gordianus and Tiro as they are leaving Chrysogonus's house?
(a) They fall down a flight of stairs.
(b) They get lost and are discovered by Magnus and Glaucia.
(c) The have sex wtih the kitchen maid.
(d) They get lost and accidentally stumble into the party.

2. What did Gordianus figure out from the two attacks on his house?
(a) That Roscius is not who everyone thinks he is.
(b) That Cicero is trying to kill him.
(c) That someone in Cicero's circle is leaking information.
(d) That he can no longer stay in Rome.

3. Who are Magnus and Capito?
(a) Slaves of Roscius.
(b) Relatives of the tavern owner.
(c) Cousins of Roscius.
(d) Neighbors of Roscius.

4. After questioning Polia, Gordianus and Tiro stop at a tavern. Gordianus_______________.
(a) Gets drunk and tries to kiss Tiro.
(b) Has a disturbing dream.
(c) Passes out.
(d) Gets in a fight.

5. Where does Gordianus encounter Marcus Licinius Crassus?
(a) At the tavern when he got into a fight.
(b) On the street outside the House of Swans.
(c) At his home when he returns there at the end of the day.
(d) At the site of a tenement fire, trying to cheat someone out of money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most important piece of information that Felix and Chrestus tell Gordianus?

2. What happened to Elena's baby, according to Felix and Chrestus?

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

4. What does Carus show Gordianus on the farm?

5. Rufus finally agrees to go to the party. Why?

(see the answer key)

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