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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. Why does Roscius not want to go to trial?

2. What happens to Gordianus and Tiro as they are leaving Chrysogonus's house?

3. Who is Chrysogonus?

4. Where is Tiro supposed to meet Rosica on the next day?

5. Who does the guard sent by Cicero turn out to be?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is suspicious about what Carus tells Gordianus?

2. Gordianus goes to the Roscius's villa. Does he have a plan?

3. On the second visit to Carus, what does Gordianus find out?

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

5. Do you think the old blind man at the tavern is wise? Or crazy?

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

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

8. How does Roscia's confession affect Tiro?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Does Gordianus grow and become a better person through the course of the book? Back up your answer with evidence from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

What are the advantages and disadvantages of having Gordianus as the narrator of this book?

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