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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Portents: Chapters 16 - 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What curious comment does Carus make about Roscius (pater)?
(a) That he was a "terrible father."
(b) That he had "many problems."
(c) That he "could not be trusted."
(d) That he had "too many sons."

2. Who is Metrobius?
(a) A nobleman in Rome.
(b) A famous female impersonator entertaining Sulla.
(c) A friend to Rufus.
(d) Another slave in the room with Felix and Chrestus.

3. Caecilia Metella tells Gordianus that on the night he was murdered, Roscius (pater) received______________.
(a) A death threat.
(b) An urgent message.
(c) A huge award.
(d) A lot of money.

4. At the end of Chapter 15, Gordianus leaves for_________________.
(a) Ameria.
(b) The sea.
(c) Greece.
(d) The mountains.

5. Rufus finally agrees to go to the party. Why?
(a) Cicero begs him to.
(b) Gordianus wants to sneak into the house.
(c) He is intent on getting drunk and forgetting his troubles.
(d) He secretly has a crush on Sulla.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gordianus learn at the home of Caecilia Metella?

2. How do Gordianus and Tiro finally exit Chrysogonus's house?

3. Gordianus is told by the tavern owner that Glaucia had __________ with him on a visit to the tavern.

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

5. Rufus does not want to attend a party where Sulla will be present because __________________.

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