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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. How does Cicero's house indicate that he is of a higher class?
(a) He lives in a fancy neighborhood.
(b) Gordianus must wash his feet before entering.
(c) He has a family crest.
(d) He has a gate around his home.

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

3. How did Gaius die?
(a) Accidental fall.
(b) Food poisoning.
(c) Murder.
(d) Battle.

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

5. Who is Elana?
(a) Cicero's wife.
(b) A prostitute.
(c) A powerful, rich woman.
(d) A servant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gordianus encounter Marcus Licinius Crassus?

2. When Gordianus begins his investigation in Chapter 9, where does he go?

3. How important was social class in ancient Rome?

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

5. When Cicero asks Gordianus the question in his library, what does Gordianus think of him then?

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