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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is significant about Gordianus lacking a surname?
2. When Gordianus questions Polia, she__________________.
3. Sextus Roscius (pater) was fond of _____________.
4. In Chapter 2, what ends up lying at Gordianus's feet?
5. Who is Sextus Roscius's (pater) oldest and dearest friend?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who do you think is smarter: Gordianus or Cicero? Why?
2. Explain why Caecilia would house Sextus Roscius (filius) in an unsavory part of her house, near the stinking indoor toilets.
3. Why does Cicero send Tiro instead of a lesser slave to the home of Gordianus?
4. Why does Polia think she is protecting Eco by lying about him witnessing the attack?
5. In Chapter 5, Cicero says to Tiro, "A fit subject for debate: Is it possible that a slave can be too loyal to his master? That is to say, too enthusiastic in his devotion, too ready to spring to his master's defense." What is your answer to that question?
6. Why does Gordianus mention the fog at the end of Chapter 15?
7. Do you think Gauis's death was accidental or a murder? Why?
8. Why would the shopkeeper and his wife lie about witnessing the attack of Roscius?
9. Cicero and Sextus Roscius (pater) lived very different lifestyles. Compare and contrast their lifestyles.
10. If traveling to Ameria alone is so dangerous, why doesn't Gordianus take a companion or a guard?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the social class system of Rome specifically as it applies to the main characters in Roman Blood.
Essay Topic 2
The first section of Roman Blood is called "High and Low." Discuss the significance of this phrase. In what ways does it apply to Roman society? And also to the murder mystery at hand? How does the author use the juxtaposition of the difference connotations of this phrase to add multiple layers to the book?
Essay Topic 3
At the end of the novel, Cicero tells Gordianus, "Crime is common. Honor is rare." Discuss that comment.
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