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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gordianus finds a pool of blood and a bloody hand print near_________________.
(a) A bath house.
(b) A library.
(c) A sundry shop.
(d) A brothel.

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

3. What question does Cicero ask Gordianus upon first meeting him?
(a) If Gordianus was born in Rome.
(b) If Gordianus has ever considered killing his father.
(c) If Gordianus is married.
(d) If Gordianus has enemies.

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

5. What does Gordianus learn at the home of Caecilia Metella?
(a) That Sextus Roscius (pater) had a son from his second marriage named Gaius
(b) That Sulla killed his first wife.
(c) That Cicero has ulterior motives this investigation.
(d) That Cicero will not be able to pay him.

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

7. In Chapter 12, Gordianus and Tiro go to the House of Swans. Who do they question there?
(a) Crassus, a nobleman.
(b) Scaldus, a slave.
(c) Eruscius, a businessman.
(d) Electra, a prostitute.

8. In Chapter 2, what happens as Tiro and Gordianus walk through the streets?
(a) A woman strips in the street.
(b) Slaves are congregating to stage an uprising.
(c) A scuffle breaks out and a gladiator is stabbed.
(d) A mob robs a shop.

9. Why could Roscius (pater) associate with those higher in status than himself?
(a) His wife was from a noble family.
(b) He had sons.
(c) He was wealthy.
(d) He lied about his class.

10. Why is Gordianus called the Finder?
(a) He charges a finder's fee for prosititutes.
(b) He is a detective of sorts.
(c) He is a treasure hunter.
(d) He functions like a bounty hunter and finds fugitives.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Marcus Licinius Crassus?

2. What disability does Eco have?

3. When Cicero asks Gordianus the question in his library, what does Gordianus think of him then?

4. When Gordianus questions Polia, she__________________.

5. What is significant about Gordianus lacking a surname?

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