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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. When Gordianus begins his investigation in Chapter 9, where does he go?
(a) The street where the House of Swans is located.
(b) Roscius's favorite ale house.
(c) Ameria.
(d) Esquiline Hill.

2. Who are Felix and Chrestus?
(a) Roscius's (pater) most trusted slaves.
(b) Professional killers who were hired to kill Rocius (pater).
(c) Guards assigned to Roscius (filius).
(d) Cicero's brothers.

3. Who is Sextus Roscius's (pater) oldest and dearest friend?
(a) Polia Ruffus.
(b) Caecilia Metella.
(c) Circus Flaminius.
(d) Tiro Sulla.

4. In Chapter 2, what ends up lying at Gordianus's feet?
(a) A spear.
(b) The body of a dead woman.
(c) The bleeding gladiator.
(d) The body of a dead dog.

5. How important was social class in ancient Rome?
(a) Not that important; not that different from modern America.
(b) Very important; it impacted every aspect of life.
(c) Important in determining what kind of job one had.
(d) Irrelevant; all citizens were considered equals.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disability does Eco have?

2. What does Gordianus learn at the home of Caecilia Metella?

3. What clues are provided in Chapter 3 to indicate Cicero's class?

4. What question does Cicero ask Gordianus upon first meeting him?

5. What is Gordianus's first impression of Cicero?

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