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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. Who ended up buying Roscius's farm, according to the tavern keeper?

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

3. What curious comment does Carus make about Roscius (pater)?

4. Gordianus asks a boy for directions to the home of Sextus Roscius, and he finds out ______________.

5. When Gordianus finally arrives at Roscius's farm, whom does he see in the field?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

5. Titus Megarus confirms what suspicions of Gordianus?

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

7. What is suspicious about what Carus tells Gordianus?

8. How does Roscia's confession affect Tiro?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the theme of corruption in Roman Blood. What is the overall conclusion to draw about corruption as a them in this novel?

Essay Topic 3

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

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