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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. Who is Metrobius?
(a) A friend to Rufus.
(b) A nobleman in Rome.
(c) A famous female impersonator entertaining Sulla.
(d) Another slave in the room with Felix and Chrestus.

2. Who claims to have seen the murder?
(a) Polia.
(b) Bethesda.
(c) Tullius.
(d) Ahausarus.

3. After Gordianus and Tiro leave Polia's apartment, what does Eco do?
(a) He writes a letter explaining what he knows.
(b) He runs into them on the street and mimes what he saw.
(c) He runs after them and tries to kill them.
(d) He throws rocks at them.

4. What is Gordianus's first stop upon returning to Rome from Ameria?
(a) Caecilia's house.
(b) Cicero's house.
(c) His house.
(d) The Forum.

5. Eco communicates that the man who stabbed Roscius has what distinguishing characteristic?
(a) He walks with a limp.
(b) He is a hunchback.
(c) He wears an eye patch.
(d) He is a dwarf.

Short Answer Questions

1. Another piece of information Rufus learns about the auction of the property is___________.

2. In Cicero's opinion, why is the other man prosecuting his client?

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

4. Why does Tiro go to the home of Gordianus?

5. What question does Cicero ask Gordianus upon first meeting him?

(see the answer key)

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