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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. Gordianus talks to Carus at the door of the farm villa. Who is Carus?

2. How does Roscius react to the information about Elena and her baby?

3. How does Gordianus plan to get into Chrysogonus's house to question Felix and Chrestus?

4. After talking with Carus, Gordianus goes to the home of ______________.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is suspicious about what Carus tells Gordianus?

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

3. Titus Megarus confirms what suspicions of Gordianus?

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

5. Who bought Roscius's property at auction?

6. What makes Carus a credible informant?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Innocence. Is anyone in Roman Blood truly innocent? Compare and contrast several characters who seem to be on the opposite ends of the spectrum from guilty to innocent.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Roman Blood has several "family feuds." Analyze the feuds and their place in the plot.

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