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

2. After Gordianus and Bethesda return to their house, what does he do?

3. When Rufus and Gordianus are alone in Caecilia's garden, they discuss _________________.

4. How does Cicero respond to Roscia's story when Gordianus tells it to him?

5. In Chapter 23, what does Gordianus learn about Roscia?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What makes Carus a credible informant?

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

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

5. 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?

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

7. Titus Megarus confirms what suspicions of Gordianus?

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

9. How do Gordianus and Cicero figure out who is leaking information about their investigation?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Caecilia is a powerful and wealthy woman. How does she use that power throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 2

If Sextus Roscius really was guilty, what was the point of it all?

Essay Topic 3

Sexuality in Roman society seems to have been very open, and openly discussed and viewed. Discuss some of the episodes in which sexuality is important or comes into play, especially where it actively impacts the plot.

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