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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Gordianus, Cicero and Tiro finally meet Sextus Roscius (filius)?
(a) Near the Circus Maximus.
(b) Near the indoor toilets at Caecilia Metella's home.
(c) At Cicero's house.
(d) In the courtroom.

2. Marucs Tullius Tiro is___________.
(a) Cicero's father.
(b) A freed slave.
(c) The murder suspect.
(d) A young man.

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

4. When Gordianus begins his investigation in Chapter 9, where does he go?
(a) Roscius's favorite ale house.
(b) Ameria.
(c) Esquiline Hill.
(d) The street where the House of Swans is located.

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

6. 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) Electra, a prostitute.
(d) Eruscius, a businessman.

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

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

9. Who is Polia?
(a) A prostitute.
(b) A poor widow with a young son.
(c) A slave woman who cannot speak.
(d) A shopkeeper's wife.

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

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

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

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

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

15. Who is Sextus Roscius's (pater) oldest and dearest friend?
(a) Circus Flaminius.
(b) Polia Ruffus.
(c) Caecilia Metella.
(d) Tiro Sulla.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Cicero's client accused of?

2. How does Cicero's house indicate his lifestyle?

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

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

5. What is the House of Swans?

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