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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Gordianus tells Roscius what he learned, how does Roscius respond?
(a) Roscius is angry that Gordianus went to Ameria.
(b) Roscius confirms all that Gordianus knows.
(c) Roscius wonders if they think he is guilty.
(d) Roscius is stunned.

2. How does Gordianus plan to get into Chrysogonus's house to question Felix and Chrestus?
(a) He will go to Sulla and tell him the truth.
(b) Rufus will let him in through a back way during a party.
(c) He will create a diversion to get him out of his house.
(d) He will climb onto the roof and find a way in.

3. What did Gordianus figure out from the two attacks on his house?
(a) That someone in Cicero's circle is leaking information.
(b) That he can no longer stay in Rome.
(c) That Cicero is trying to kill him.
(d) That Roscius is not who everyone thinks he is.

4. When Gordianus finally arrives at Roscius's farm, whom does he see in the field?
(a) Capito.
(b) Nobody.
(c) Luius's family.
(d) Glaucia.

5. After spending the night at Titus's, Gordianus does what before returning to Rome?
(a) Returns to the Bleating Lamb for more information.
(b) Buys another horse.
(c) Speaks to Carus once more.
(d) Tries to overhear Capito and Magnus talking.

6. What did the second message in blood say?
(a) "Beware the Ides of May."
(b) "If you do not cease this folly, continued plagues shall come down on you."
(c) "The fool disobeyed. Now he is dead. Let a wiser man take a holiday come the holy Ides of May."
(d) "Seek revenge and not justice."

7. What is the most important piece of information that Felix and Chrestus tell Gordianus?
(a) Where Roscius was the night his father was killed.
(b) Why Chrysogonus wanted the land.
(c) Who really killed Rosicus (pater).
(d) What happened to Elena and her baby.

8. Gordianus suspects that the guard has _______________.
(a) Seen him in the shadows.
(b) Been hired by Sulla.
(c) Already killed Bethesda.
(d) Not seen him yet.

9. How do Gordianus and Tiro finally exit Chrysogonus's house?
(a) Through a servant's entrance.
(b) On stretchers.
(c) Hidden under blankets in a cart.
(d) By leaping off a balcony.

10. Why is Gordianus confused when a guard shows up claiming Cicero sent him?
(a) Cicero would never send a guard to Gordianus.
(b) Gordianus told Cicero he already had hired a guard.
(c) Cicero clearly told Gordianus to hire his own guard.
(d) Gordianus clearly asked CIcero not to do that.

11. What happens between the guard and Gordianus?
(a) They fight, and Gordianus and Bethesda scream for help.
(b) They fight, and the guard runs off.
(c) They fight and Bethesda kills him.
(d) They fight, and Gordianus kills him.

12. What curious comment does Carus make about Roscius (pater)?
(a) That he "could not be trusted."
(b) That he had "too many sons."
(c) That he was a "terrible father."
(d) That he had "many problems."

13. Who are Magnus and Capito?
(a) Neighbors of Roscius.
(b) Cousins of Roscius.
(c) Relatives of the tavern owner.
(d) Slaves of Roscius.

14. After Gordianus and Bethesda return to their house, what does he do?
(a) Eats dinner.
(b) Goes out to hire a guard.
(c) Leaves again to question Roscia in private.
(d) Goes to bed.

15. What kind of a place is the Bleating Lamb, where Gordianus stops on his way to Ameria?
(a) A town.
(b) A farm.
(c) An inn.
(d) A tavern.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 25, the two slaves tell how Elena died. What was the manner of her death?

2. Rufus does not want to attend a party where Sulla will be present because __________________.

3. To whom was Roscia giving information about Cicero's case?

4. After the petition by Titus and fellow landowners, what became of Roscius (filius)?

5. Who is Mallius Glaucia?

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