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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Justice: Chapters 27 - 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gordianus react to the events in Chapter 2?
(a) He pulls his sword on the gladiators.
(b) He does not want to get involved.
(c) He tells Tiro to run home and get his master.
(d) He hides behind a wall.

2. 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 kicked off the farm and sent into exile.
(c) He was dragged to Rome and imprisoned.
(d) His family deserted him.

3. How is Gordianus's attacker finally killed?
(a) He falls and hits his head on the floor, then dies.
(b) Multiple stab wounds.
(c) A brick to the head, then a knife to the chest.
(d) His head is sliced off.

4. What surprising announcement does Rufus bring at the end of Chapter 32?
(a) Magnus and Capito are dead.
(b) A mob wants Cicero dead.
(c) Caecilia is dead.
(d) Roscius is dead.

5. In Chapter 32, what does Sulla say is the reason Capito and Magnus did not turn Roscius in at first?
(a) They were afraid he would implicate them.
(b) They honestly thought he would agree to share the wealth.
(c) They planned on killing him themselves.
(d) They wanted him to do other dirty work for them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Gordianus figure out from the two attacks on his house?

2. Gordianus is able to elude the attack in the latrine for a moment, but then ______________.

3. What clues are provided in Chapter 3 to indicate Cicero's class?

4. When Gordianus starts to question Polia, Eco________________.

5. What is Gordianus's first impression of Cicero?

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