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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Gordianus leaves Caecilia Metella's house in Chapter 7, what does he observe Tiro doing?
(a) Stealing a silver goblet.
(b) Talking to Rufus Messalla.
(c) Having sex with Roscius's oldest daughter.
(d) Reading a book.

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

4. What is the House of Swans?
(a) A noble household.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A brothel.
(d) A bird preserve.

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

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

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

8. What does Gordianus learn from his first meeting with Sextus Roscius (filius)?
(a) The name of the person Roscius thinks did it.
(b) The exact location of the murder.
(c) That Roscius (pater) was going to die anyway.
(d) That he has a secret lover.

9. What relationship complicates that of Cicero and Tiro?
(a) Tiro is Cicero's illegitimate son.
(b) Tiro is somebody else's slave, but has run away to stay with Cicero.
(c) Tiro's grandfather is a freed slave of Cicero's.
(d) Tiro was born into the same class as Cicero, but his family was disgraced and that is why he is a slave.

10. Sextus Roscious (pater) aligned himself with which family before he died?
(a) The highly intellectual Cicero family.
(b) The wealthy Messalla family.
(c) The powerful Metelli family.
(d) The noble Rufus family.

11. What is Gordianus's first impression of Cicero?
(a) That he is not as smart as everyone says.
(b) That he is slightly crazy.
(c) That he is older than Gordianus thought.
(d) That he must be in debt.

12. Why did Polia tell neighbors she saw the murder and then deny it?
(a) She killed Roscius.
(b) She was ashamed.
(c) She was paid off by the murderers.
(d) She was trying to protect Eco.

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

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

15. How does Cicero's house indicate that he is of a higher class?
(a) He has a gate around his home.
(b) He lives in a fancy neighborhood.
(c) Gordianus must wash his feet before entering.
(d) He has a family crest.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their investigation at the House of Swans, Gordianus is told that Elena______________________.

2. How is the relationship between Tiro and Cicero different than most of their respective classes?

3. How is Tiro related to Cicero?

4. Who is the Roman dictator?

5. Caecilia Metella tells Gordianus that on the night he was murdered, Roscius (pater) received______________.

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