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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 does Roscius react to the information about Elena and her baby?
(a) He is saddened, as he had hoped to save her.
(b) He claims he knew nothing about it.
(c) He is horrified that his father would father a child with a prostitute.
(d) He has no concern over that at all.

2. How does Cicero react to the information Gordianus learned in Ameria?
(a) He is very pleased.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is worried about involving Sulla.
(d) He thinks it's worthless.

3. How does Cicero respond to Roscia's story when Gordianus tells it to him?
(a) He couldn't care less.
(b) He says it's all her own fault.
(c) He is appalled and wonders if he should drop the case.
(d) He plans to help Roscia when the trial is over.

4. Rufus does not want to attend a party where Sulla will be present because __________________.
(a) He thinks Sulla has ruined Rome.
(b) He hates Sulla for marrying his sister.
(c) Sulla is interested in Rufus sexually.
(d) He is afraid Sulla will kill him because he works with Cicero.

5. Gordianus talks to Carus at the door of the farm villa. Who is Carus?
(a) A slave, once of Roscius, now of Capito.
(b) The son of Capito.
(c) A friend of Roscius.
(d) A hired manager of the farm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gordianus is told by the tavern owner that Glaucia had __________ with him on a visit to the tavern.

2. In Chapter 25, the two slaves tell how Elena died. What was the manner of her death?

3. Who is Marcus Tullius Cicero?

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

5. Who is Chrysogonus?

(see the answer key)

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