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

2. What is the House of Swans?
(a) A brothel.
(b) A bird preserve.
(c) A noble household.
(d) A restaurant.

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

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

5. What does Gordianus learn at the home of Caecilia Metella?
(a) That Cicero has ulterior motives this investigation.
(b) That Cicero will not be able to pay him.
(c) That Sulla killed his first wife.
(d) That Sextus Roscius (pater) had a son from his second marriage named Gaius

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Cicero's client?

2. Who is Elana?

3. Caecilia Metella tells Gordianus that on the night he was murdered, Roscius (pater) received______________.

4. Why could Roscius (pater) associate with those higher in status than himself?

5. What does Gordianus learn from his first meeting with Sextus Roscius (filius)?

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