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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) Roscius's favorite ale house.
(b) Ameria.
(c) Esquiline Hill.
(d) The street where the House of Swans is located.

2. Sextus Roscius (pater) does what for a living?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Senator.
(c) Carpenter.
(d) Secretary.

3. What does Gordianus learn from his first meeting with Sextus Roscius (filius)?
(a) The exact location of the murder.
(b) That he has a secret lover.
(c) That Roscius (pater) was going to die anyway.
(d) The name of the person Roscius thinks did it.

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

5. Who is Eco?
(a) Polia's son.
(b) Polia's brother.
(c) Polia's slave.
(d) Polia's lover.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was with Roscius (pater) when he died?

2. How is the relationship between Tiro and Cicero different than most of their respective classes?

3. Who is the man prosecuting Cicero's client?

4. Sextus Roscious (pater) aligned himself with which family before he died?

5. Who is Cicero's client?

(see the answer key)

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