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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. Why is Gordianus called the Finder?
(a) He is a detective of sorts.
(b) He functions like a bounty hunter and finds fugitives.
(c) He is a treasure hunter.
(d) He charges a finder's fee for prosititutes.

2. In Cicero's opinion, why is the other man prosecuting his client?
(a) For money and notoriety.
(b) The emperor requires it.
(c) For vengeance.
(d) The man married his daughter.

3. When Cicero asks Gordianus the question in his library, what does Gordianus think of him then?
(a) That Cicero knows something he doesn't.
(b) That Cicero suspects him of the murder.
(c) That Cicero is a scoundrel.
(d) That Cicero likes to have intellectual discussions.

4. Why could Roscius (pater) associate with those higher in status than himself?
(a) He lied about his class.
(b) He had sons.
(c) He was wealthy.
(d) His wife was from a noble family.

5. During their investigation at the House of Swans, Gordianus is told that Elena______________________.
(a) Is dead.
(b) Murdered Roscius.
(c) Is pregnant.
(d) Ran away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Polia?

2. When Gordianus questions Polia, she__________________.

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

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

5. In Chapter 2, what happens as Tiro and Gordianus walk through the streets?

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