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

2. Who is Cicero's client?
(a) Marcus Valerius Messalla.
(b) Sextus Roscius (filius).
(c) Gordianus.
(d) Tiro.

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

4. After the petition by Titus and fellow landowners, what became of Roscius (filius)?
(a) He was charged with his father's murder.
(b) He was dragged to Rome and imprisoned.
(c) He was kicked off the farm and sent into exile.
(d) His family deserted him.

5. Gordianus is told by the tavern owner that Glaucia had __________ with him on a visit to the tavern.
(a) A bloody knife.
(b) Elena, the prostitute.
(c) A partner.
(d) A bloody tunic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the result of Titus's and the other landowners' petition?

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

3. Who is the Roman dictator?

4. Who is Elana?

5. Who are Felix and Chrestus?

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