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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. Why does Roscius not want to go to trial?
(a) He is worried he will be killed no matter what.
(b) He is afraid for what will become of his wife and daughters.
(c) He wishes he could repair the Roscii name.
(d) He is adamant that he is being framed.

2. Who is Marcus Tullius Cicero?
(a) The governor of Rome.
(b) A noble member of Roman society.
(c) A freed slave.
(d) An advocate in a murder case.

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

4. Sextus Roscious (pater) aligned himself with which family before he died?
(a) The wealthy Messalla family.
(b) The noble Rufus family.
(c) The powerful Metelli family.
(d) The highly intellectual Cicero family.

5. Why did Polia tell neighbors she saw the murder and then deny it?
(a) She was paid off by the murderers.
(b) She killed Roscius.
(c) She was trying to protect Eco.
(d) She was ashamed.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gordianus leaves Caecilia Metella's house in Chapter 7, what does he observe Tiro doing?

2. What does Carus show Gordianus on the farm?

3. Who claims to have seen the murder?

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

5. After questioning Polia, Gordianus and Tiro stop at a tavern. Gordianus_______________.

(see the answer key)

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