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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 did the second message in blood say?
(a) "The fool disobeyed. Now he is dead. Let a wiser man take a holiday come the holy Ides of May."
(b) "If you do not cease this folly, continued plagues shall come down on you."
(c) "Seek revenge and not justice."
(d) "Beware the Ides of May."

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

3. After finishing his conversations at the Bleating Lamb, Gordianus continues on to Ameria. He meets __________ on the road.
(a) Capito.
(b) Glaucia.
(c) The blind man.
(d) Lucius Megarus.

4. Where does Gordianus encounter Marcus Licinius Crassus?
(a) At the site of a tenement fire, trying to cheat someone out of money.
(b) At the tavern when he got into a fight.
(c) At his home when he returns there at the end of the day.
(d) On the street outside the House of Swans.

5. When Gordianus finally arrives at Roscius's farm, whom does he see in the field?
(a) Capito.
(b) Nobody.
(c) Luius's family.
(d) Glaucia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Gaius die?

3. What clues are provided in Chapter 3 to indicate Cicero's class?

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

5. Why does Tiro go to the home of Gordianus?

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