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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. 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.

2. How does Cicero respond to Roscia's story when Gordianus tells it to him?
(a) He says it's all her own fault.
(b) He is appalled and wonders if he should drop the case.
(c) He plans to help Roscia when the trial is over.
(d) He couldn't care less.

3. When Rufus and Gordianus are alone in Caecilia's garden, they discuss _________________.
(a) That Rufus is convinced Roscius is guilty.
(b) Why Magnus and Capito want the land.
(c) A party in Sulla's honor given by Chrysogonus the following evening.
(d) What Rufus thinks of Chyrsogonus.

4. After finishing his conversations at the Bleating Lamb, Gordianus continues on to Ameria. He meets __________ on the road.
(a) The blind man.
(b) Glaucia.
(c) Capito.
(d) Lucius Megarus.

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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Gordianus see the guard doing with blood?

2. Why is Gordianus confused when a guard shows up claiming Cicero sent him?

3. What did Gordianus figure out from the two attacks on his house?

4. What is Gordianus's first stop upon returning to Rome from Ameria?

5. What happened to Elena's baby, according to Felix and Chrestus?

Short Essay Questions

1. Did Roscius's name get restored and the land returned to his son? Explain.

2. Carus remarks "And if Sextus Roscius (filius) was a terrible father to his daughters, what business was that of mine?" What does Gordianus make of that?

3. Titus tells Gordianus that the locals were told that Roscius was on the proscription list and therefore his property would be sold at auction. Why does Gordianus find this odd?

4. What did Titus and the other local landowners do to try to restore the land to Roscius (filius)?

5. What is suspicious about what Carus tells Gordianus?

6. At the Bleating Lamb, what are some of the pieces of information that Gordianus learns from the tavern owner?

7. Titus Megarus confirms what suspicions of Gordianus?

8. How does Gordianus convince Rufus to attend the party in honor of Sulla?

9. Why does Gordianus want to be invited to dinner at the home of Titus Megarus?

10. When Gordianus returns to Rome, he once again talks with Roscius (filius). What does he find out?

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