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

2. Rufus finally agrees to go to the party. Why?
(a) He secretly has a crush on Sulla.
(b) Gordianus wants to sneak into the house.
(c) He is intent on getting drunk and forgetting his troubles.
(d) Cicero begs him to.

3. Another piece of information Rufus learns about the auction of the property is___________.
(a) It was illegal because Roscius didn't own it anyway.
(b) Roscius (pater) had already disinherited his son before he died.
(c) It sold for substantially less than its value.
(d) Sulla was the one who ordered it.

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

5. What does Gordianus learn about Elena from Carus?
(a) She was sold and taken away.
(b) She was murdered as soon as they took her from the House of Swans.
(c) She had the baby and still lives on the farm.
(d) She was brought to the farm and had her baby.