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

2. What is significant about Gordianus lacking a surname?
(a) It indicates that his family is not important in society.
(b) It indicates that he is not the firstborn son.
(c) It indicates that he is a criminal.
(d) It indicates that he is a slave.

3. In Chapter 2, what happens as Tiro and Gordianus walk through the streets?
(a) A woman strips in the street.
(b) A mob robs a shop.
(c) Slaves are congregating to stage an uprising.
(d) A scuffle breaks out and a gladiator is stabbed.

4. What relationship complicates that of Cicero and Tiro?
(a) Tiro is somebody else's slave, but has run away to stay with Cicero.
(b) Tiro is Cicero's illegitimate son.
(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.

5. Where does Gordianus encounter Marcus Licinius Crassus?
(a) On the street outside the House of Swans.
(b) At the site of a tenement fire, trying to cheat someone out of money.
(c) At the tavern when he got into a fight.
(d) At his home when he returns there at the end of the day.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their investigation at the House of Swans, Gordianus is told that Elena______________________.

2. When Gordianus questions Polia, she__________________.

3. Eco communicates that the man who stabbed Roscius has what distinguishing characteristic?

4. In Chapter 2, what ends up lying at Gordianus's feet?

5. What is the House of Swans?

(see the answer key)

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