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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters I through IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is madly in love with Demetrius in Chapter II?
(a) Nesta.
(b) Lucia.
(c) Tertia.
(d) Paula.

2. Who is beautiful, in her mid-forties, a cultured, gracious hostess, and probably the laziest woman in the whole Roman Empire?
(a) Diana Gallus.
(b) Cornelia Vipsania Gallio.
(c) Lucia Gallio.
(d) Paula Gallus.

3. What does Prince Gaius attempt to do to Lucia at the palace on Capri?
(a) He insults her beauty.
(b) He tries to attack her with a sword.
(c) He tries to make love to her.
(d) He makes an attempt at getting her to swim.

4. Who is in charge of Minoa before Marcellus' arrival?
(a) Paulus.
(b) Manius.
(c) Sextus.
(d) Vitelius.

5. What does Marcellus wish he had done before leaving for his departing ship?
(a) Refused his orders to go.
(b) Left Demetrius behind.
(c) Kissed Diana.
(d) Written a will.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marcellus want Paulus to do after the fight?

2. What does Demetrius give to Lucia before he leaves with Marcellus?

3. How old is Lucia?

4. Who are Helen and Nesta?

5. What does Marcellus do that gains him favor with Paulus?

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