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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are Felix and Chrestus?
(a) Professional killers who were hired to kill Rocius (pater).
(b) Guards assigned to Roscius (filius).
(c) Roscius's (pater) most trusted slaves.
(d) Cicero's brothers.

2. After questioning Polia, Gordianus and Tiro stop at a tavern. Gordianus_______________.
(a) Gets drunk and tries to kiss Tiro.
(b) Has a disturbing dream.
(c) Passes out.
(d) Gets in a fight.

3. Caecilia Metella tells Gordianus that on the night he was murdered, Roscius (pater) received______________.
(a) An urgent message.
(b) A huge award.
(c) A lot of money.
(d) A death threat.

4. When Gordianus starts to question Polia, Eco________________.
(a) Runs away.
(b) Pulls a knife on him.
(c) Tackles him.
(d) Throws up.

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

6. How does Tiro react to these events in Chapter 2?
(a) He is shocked and disgusted.
(b) He yells for help.
(c) He runs away, afraid.
(d) He is ready to fight.

7. How did Gaius die?
(a) Battle.
(b) Murder.
(c) Accidental fall.
(d) Food poisoning.

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

9. Sextus Roscius (pater) was fond of _____________.
(a) Baths, brothels, money, and wine.
(b) Food, sailing, prophisying, and brothels.
(c) Food, drink, baths, and brothels.
(d) Food, drink, family, and animals.

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

11. Sextus Roscius (pater) does what for a living?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Carpenter.
(c) Secretary.
(d) Senator.

12. At the end of Chapter 15, Gordianus leaves for_________________.
(a) Ameria.
(b) The mountains.
(c) Greece.
(d) The sea.

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

14. During their investigation at the House of Swans, Gordianus is told that Elena______________________.
(a) Is pregnant.
(b) Ran away.
(c) Is dead.
(d) Murdered Roscius.

15. When Gordianus questions Polia, she__________________.
(a) Denies seeing the murder.
(b) Cries.
(c) Kicks him.
(d) Pulls a knife on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How important was social class in ancient Rome?

2. What is significant about Gordianus lacking a surname?

3. What does Gordianus learn from his first meeting with Sextus Roscius (filius)?

4. Gordianus discovers, upon returning to his house after a day of investigating, that_______________________.

5. What does Gordianus learn at the home of Caecilia Metella?

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