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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VIII through X.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Lucia Gallio.
(c) Paula Gallus.
(d) Cornelia Vipsania Gallio.

2. What is Herod's job?
(a) Dealing with Rome's financial matters.
(b) To keep the Roman soldiers from rioting.
(c) He is the area's highest judge.
(d) Handling Rome's diplomatic dealings with Galilee.

3. When Demetrius returns to Rome, he tells Lucia that Marcellus repeats this question over and over:
(a) "Were you out there?"
(b) "Did it hurt?"
(c) "Where is Jesus?"
(d) "Who took the robe?"

4. What condition is Paulus in when he speaks with Marcellus in Chapter 6?
(a) Happy.
(b) Drunk.
(c) Sick.
(d) Very sad.

5. When Demetrius shows Marcellus the Robe, how does Marcellus react?
(a) He throws the robe in the fire.
(b) He is happy the slave brought the robe along.
(c) He immediately tries the robe on.
(d) He is so angry, he tells Demetrius he will sell him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Marcellus avoid talking with the Eupolis family?

3. What does the newly purchased slave, Demetrius, do when he arrives at Lucia's home?

4. Where do Marcellus and Demetrius arrive at the beginning of Chapter 8?

5. Who are Helen and Nesta?

(see the answer key)

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