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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, High and Low: Chapters 1 -15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What relationship complicates that of Cicero and Tiro?
(a) Tiro is Cicero's illegitimate son.
(b) Tiro is somebody else's slave, but has run away to stay with Cicero.
(c) Tiro's grandfather is a freed slave of Cicero's.
(d) Tiro was born into the same class as Cicero, but his family was disgraced and that is why he is a slave.

2. Why does Tiro go to the home of Gordianus?
(a) Gordianus owes him money.
(b) Cicero wants to hire Gordianus to investigate the murder.
(c) Tiro wants to convince Gordianus to free him.
(d) Tiro wants to marry a slave in Gordianus's household.

3. Why did Polia tell neighbors she saw the murder and then deny it?
(a) She killed Roscius.
(b) She was trying to protect Eco.
(c) She was paid off by the murderers.
(d) She was ashamed.

4. How does Tiro react to these events in Chapter 2?
(a) He yells for help.
(b) He runs away, afraid.
(c) He is shocked and disgusted.
(d) He is ready to fight.

5. Gordianus finds a pool of blood and a bloody hand print near_________________.
(a) A bath house.
(b) A brothel.
(c) A sundry shop.
(d) A library.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gordianus starts to question Polia, Eco________________.

2. Gordianus discovers, upon returning to his house after a day of investigating, that_______________________.

3. How important was social class in ancient Rome?

4. What is significant about Gordianus lacking a surname?

5. In Chapter 12, Gordianus and Tiro go to the House of Swans. Who do they question there?

(see the answer key)

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