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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. What happens to Gordianus and Tiro as they are leaving Chrysogonus's house?

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

3. In Chapter 22, Tiro admits that_________________.

4. Gordianus suspects that the guard has _______________.

5. What kind of a place is the Bleating Lamb, where Gordianus stops on his way to Ameria?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What makes Carus a credible informant?

3. Titus Megarus confirms what suspicions of Gordianus?

4. At the Bleating Lamb, what are some of the pieces of information that Gordianus learns from the tavern owner?

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

7. What is suspicious about what Carus tells Gordianus?

8. Chapters 16-26 are in a section called Portents. What does that signify?

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

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

The first section of Roman Blood is called "High and Low." Discuss the significance of this phrase. In what ways does it apply to Roman society? And also to the murder mystery at hand? How does the author use the juxtaposition of the difference connotations of this phrase to add multiple layers to the book?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the various roles of women in Roman Blood, focusing on the characters of Bethesda, Caecelia, and Roscia in particular.

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