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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. Who is the Roman dictator?
(a) Sulla.
(b) Cicero.
(c) Eruscius.
(d) Polonius.

2. How does Cicero react to the information Gordianus learned in Ameria?
(a) He thinks it's worthless.
(b) He is very pleased.
(c) He is worried about involving Sulla.
(d) He is angry.

3. How does Gordianus react to the events in Chapter 2?
(a) He hides behind a wall.
(b) He tells Tiro to run home and get his master.
(c) He pulls his sword on the gladiators.
(d) He does not want to get involved.

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

5. What is Cicero's client accused of?
(a) Getting a woman pregnant.
(b) Killing his father.
(c) Stealing from a noble man.
(d) Not paying his debts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the old blind man at the Bleating Lamb?

2. How important was social class in ancient Rome?

3. In what way did Roscius (pater) breech strict societal codes?

4. Gordianus finds a pool of blood and a bloody hand print near_________________.

5. Who is Cicero's client?

(see the answer key)

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