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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. Sextus Roscius (pater) does what for a living?
(a) Secretary.
(b) Senator.
(c) Carpenter.
(d) Farmer.
2. What is significant about Gordianus lacking a surname?
(a) It indicates that he is not the firstborn son.
(b) It indicates that he is a criminal.
(c) It indicates that he is a slave.
(d) It indicates that his family is not important in society.
3. After Gordianus and Tiro leave Polia's apartment, what does Eco do?
(a) He writes a letter explaining what he knows.
(b) He runs into them on the street and mimes what he saw.
(c) He runs after them and tries to kill them.
(d) He throws rocks at them.
4. After questioning Polia, Gordianus and Tiro stop at a tavern. Gordianus_______________.
(a) Has a disturbing dream.
(b) Passes out.
(c) Gets in a fight.
(d) Gets drunk and tries to kiss Tiro.
5. In Cicero's opinion, why is the other man prosecuting his client?
(a) The emperor requires it.
(b) The man married his daughter.
(c) For vengeance.
(d) For money and notoriety.
Short Answer Questions
1. Gordianus finds a pool of blood and a bloody hand print near_________________.
2. How did Gaius die?
3. When Gordianus questions Polia, she__________________.
4. Who is the man prosecuting Cicero's client?
5. Where does Gordianus encounter Marcus Licinius Crassus?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Bethesda bite Gordianus when he comes into her room?
2. When Gordianus and Tiro see the tenement fire, what is the significance of that?
3. Why would the shopkeeper and his wife lie about witnessing the attack of Roscius?
4. Do you think Elena really was pregnant? Or was she setting Roscius up to be attacked?
5. Electra tells Gordianus and Tiro that some men bought Elena. What else does she reveal?
6. Why does Gordianus loan Bethesda to the household of the stable master?
7. What elements of Cicero's home seem to contradict one another?
8. Why does Gordianus mention the fog at the end of Chapter 15?
9. Do you think Gauis's death was accidental or a murder? Why?
10. How would you describe Caecilia Metella?
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