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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. Titus Megarus and other landowners tried to petition Sulla to do what?
2. What happens to Gordianus and Tiro as they are leaving Chrysogonus's house?
3. After the incident with the guards, Gordianus and Bethesda flee to_____________.
4. What was the result of Titus's and the other landowners' petition?
5. In Chapter 25, the two slaves tell how Elena died. What was the manner of her death?
Short Essay Questions
1. Gordianus goes to the Roscius's villa. Does he have a plan?
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. What does Gordianus find out about Roscia that impacts him greatly?
4. Did Roscius's name get restored and the land returned to his son? Explain.
5. Titus Megarus confirms what suspicions of Gordianus?
6. How does Roscia's confession affect Tiro?
7. Do you think the old blind man at the tavern is wise? Or crazy?
8. On the second visit to Carus, what does Gordianus find out?
9. How does Gordianus convince Rufus to attend the party in honor of Sulla?
10. At the Bleating Lamb, what are some of the pieces of information that Gordianus learns from the tavern owner?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
At the beginning of Chapter 4, Gordianus makes a reference to Oedipus. To what does this allusion refer? Why is it relevant in this story? Compare and contrast the story of Oedipus to the plot of this novel. What does this allusion show about Gordianus? How does it contribute to his credibility as a narrator?
Essay Topic 2
If Sextus Roscius really was guilty, what was the point of it all?
Essay Topic 3
Slaves play a prevalent role in Roman Blood. Examine the roles Tiro, Bethesda, and other slaves such as Felix and Chrestus or Carus play in this novel.
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