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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. Rufus finally agrees to go to the party. Why?

2. To whom was Roscia giving information about Cicero's case?

3. What does Gordianus learn about Elena from Carus?

4. What upsets Rufus during a song poking fun at Sulla?

5. Why does Roscius not want to go to trial?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Roscia's confession affect Tiro?

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

8. What is suspicious about what Carus tells Gordianus?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the social class system of Rome specifically as it applies to the main characters in Roman Blood.

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