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

2. Where is Tiro supposed to meet Rosica on the next day?
(a) Near Caecilia's house.
(b) At the Forum.
(c) By the river.
(d) At Cicero's house.

3. Another piece of information Rufus learns about the auction of the property is___________.
(a) It sold for substantially less than its value.
(b) Roscius (pater) had already disinherited his son before he died.
(c) Sulla was the one who ordered it.
(d) It was illegal because Roscius didn't own it anyway.

4. In Chapter 23, what does Gordianus learn about Roscia?
(a) That she knows her father killed her grandfather.
(b) That she is in love with him.
(c) That her father has been sexually molesting her.
(d) That she is pregnant.

5. Rufus admits to Gordianus that _________________.
(a) He is infatuated with Cicero.
(b) He is in love with Roscia.
(c) He wants to be an advocate like Cicero.
(d) He wants to leave the country.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mallius Glaucia?

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

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

4. What was the result of Titus's and the other landowners' petition?

5. What did the second message in blood say?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What makes Carus a credible informant?

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

4. How does Roscia's confession affect Tiro?

5. Titus Megarus confirms what suspicions of Gordianus?

6. What does Gordianus find out about Roscia that impacts him greatly?

7. Who bought Roscius's property at auction?

8. 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?

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

10. After finding out all he could in Ameria, Gordianus is ready to return to Rome. What does he do first?

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