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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. How is the relationship between Tiro and Cicero different than most of their respective classes?
(a) Cicero and Tiro are secretly lovers.
(b) Even though Cicero is a noble man, he still associates with lower classes like Tiro.
(c) Cicero speaks to his slaves, whereas it is customary to avoid talking to them when others are around.
(d) Even though Tiro is a slave, Cicero has seen to his education and often treats him as an equal.

2. Who is Chrysogonus?
(a) A former slave of Sulla's, who is now free, wealthy, and powerful.
(b) Sulla's son, called the Golden Born.
(c) A hired assassin.
(d) The new owner of the estate.

3. When Gordianus tells Roscius what he learned, how does Roscius respond?
(a) Roscius is angry that Gordianus went to Ameria.
(b) Roscius wonders if they think he is guilty.
(c) Roscius confirms all that Gordianus knows.
(d) Roscius is stunned.

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

5. At the end of Chapter 15, Gordianus leaves for_________________.
(a) The mountains.
(b) Greece.
(c) Ameria.
(d) The sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Cicero's home, whom does Gordianus meet?

2. What is Cicero's client accused of?

3. Gordianus asks a boy for directions to the home of Sextus Roscius, and he finds out ______________.

4. Who are Felix and Chrestus?

5. When Cicero asks Gordianus the question in his library, what does Gordianus think of him then?

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