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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Portents: Chapters 16 - 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What question does Cicero ask Gordianus upon first meeting him?
(a) If Gordianus was born in Rome.
(b) If Gordianus has ever considered killing his father.
(c) If Gordianus is married.
(d) If Gordianus has enemies.

2. What is the House of Swans?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A bird preserve.
(c) A brothel.
(d) A noble household.

3. How does Cicero react to the information Gordianus learned in Ameria?
(a) He is worried about involving Sulla.
(b) He thinks it's worthless.
(c) He is very pleased.
(d) He is angry.

4. How does Roscius react to the information about Elena and her baby?
(a) He has no concern over that at all.
(b) He claims he knew nothing about it.
(c) He is horrified that his father would father a child with a prostitute.
(d) He is saddened, as he had hoped to save her.

5. Who is Marcus Licinius Crassus?
(a) Someone Gordianus suspects of the murder.
(b) A tenement owner who is in trouble.
(c) A greedy nobleman who tricks people out of their money.
(d) A born leader who is widely respected.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 15, Gordianus leaves for_________________.

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

3. Marucs Tullius Tiro is___________.

4. After the incident with the guards, Gordianus and Bethesda flee to_____________.

5. How does Tiro react to these events in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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