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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the man prosecuting Cicero's client?
(a) Caecilia Metella.
(b) Gaius Eruscius.
(c) Marcus Tullius Tiro.
(d) Rufus Messalla.

2. 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 is a hunchback.
(d) He walks with a limp.

3. How important was social class in ancient Rome?
(a) Not that important; not that different from modern America.
(b) Very important; it impacted every aspect of life.
(c) Irrelevant; all citizens were considered equals.
(d) Important in determining what kind of job one had.

4. Who is Marcus Tullius Cicero?
(a) An advocate in a murder case.
(b) A noble member of Roman society.
(c) A freed slave.
(d) The governor of Rome.

5. In what way did Roscius (pater) breech strict societal codes?
(a) He socialized with both noble and menial classes.
(b) He drank in excess.
(c) He fell in love with a prostitute.
(d) He favored one son over another.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Cicero's home, whom does Gordianus meet?

2. How did Gaius die?

3. At the end of Chapter 15, Gordianus leaves for_________________.

4. Why is Gordianus called the Finder?

5. Who is Polia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What elements of Cicero's home seem to contradict one another?

2. What is the purpose of the author's inclusion of the scene where Gordianus and Tiro see a gladiator stabbed while they are walking to Cicero's house?

3. Why does Polia think she is protecting Eco by lying about him witnessing the attack?

4. What is the significance of the fact that the men who break into Gordianus's house had come earlier in the day?

5. How would you describe Caecilia Metella?

6. Do you think Elena really was pregnant? Or was she setting Roscius up to be attacked?

7. Why does Cicero send Tiro instead of a lesser slave to the home of Gordianus?

8. Why does Gordianus mention the fog at the end of Chapter 15?

9. Why would the shopkeeper and his wife lie about witnessing the attack of Roscius?

10. Who do you think is smarter: Gordianus or Cicero? Why?

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