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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 old blind man at the Bleating Lamb?
(a) The tavern keeper's father.
(b) Magnus's father.
(c) A fake--he's not really blind.
(d) A spy.

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 he is a slave.
(d) It indicates that his family is not important in society.

3. What clues are provided in Chapter 3 to indicate Cicero's class?
(a) Gordianus is expected to bow to Cicero, but Cicero does not bow in return.
(b) He wears only the best cloth and has fine paintings on the walls.
(c) Cicero has many wives.
(d) He owns many slaves and his family background is explained.

4. How do Gordianus and Tiro finally exit Chrysogonus's house?
(a) On stretchers.
(b) Through a servant's entrance.
(c) By leaping off a balcony.
(d) Hidden under blankets in a cart.

5. What did Gordianus see the guard doing with blood?
(a) Writing a message on his wall.
(b) Making a sacrifice to a god.
(c) Drinking it.
(d) Mopping it all around the floor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What curious comment does Carus make about Roscius (pater)?

2. Who are Felix and Chrestus?

3. During their investigation at the House of Swans, Gordianus is told that Elena______________________.

4. At the end of Chapter 15, Gordianus leaves for_________________.

5. Why is Gordianus confused when a guard shows up claiming Cicero sent him?

(see the answer key)

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