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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 Cicero's house indicate his lifestyle?
(a) There are ornate rugs in the entryway.
(b) There are no trappings of wealth.
(c) Many important men gather outside his house.
(d) There is no furniture.

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

3. What upsets Rufus during a song poking fun at Sulla?
(a) The song suggests all nobles are bastards.
(b) The song makes an off-color joke about his sister.
(c) The song is sung horribly, and Rufus likes only beautiful music.
(d) The song makes fun of Sulla's interest in Rufus.

4. Titus Megarus and other landowners tried to petition Sulla to do what?
(a) Sell the land to one of them.
(b) Revoke the edict against Roscius (pater) and return the land to his son.
(c) Drop the charges against Roscius (filius).
(d) Divide the farm up among all the Roscii family.

5. At Cicero's home, whom does Gordianus meet?
(a) Cicero's wife.
(b) The murder suspect.
(c) Tiro's wife.
(d) Tiro's grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Gordianus suspects that the guard has _______________.

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

5. In Chapter 2, what ends up lying at Gordianus's feet?

(see the answer key)

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