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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Justice: Chapters 27 - 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why could Roscius (pater) associate with those higher in status than himself?
(a) He had sons.
(b) He lied about his class.
(c) His wife was from a noble family.
(d) He was wealthy.

2. What does Gordianus learn at the home of Caecilia Metella?
(a) That Cicero has ulterior motives this investigation.
(b) That Sulla killed his first wife.
(c) That Cicero will not be able to pay him.
(d) That Sextus Roscius (pater) had a son from his second marriage named Gaius

3. When Gordianus begins his investigation in Chapter 9, where does he go?
(a) Roscius's favorite ale house.
(b) The street where the House of Swans is located.
(c) Esquiline Hill.
(d) Ameria.

4. Who is Ahausarus?
(a) A slave at Cicero's house.
(b) One of the men chasing Gordianus and Tiro.
(c) Someone Gordianus and Tiro meet on the road.
(d) A eunuch and slave of Caecilia's.

5. How does Cicero's house indicate his lifestyle?
(a) There is no furniture.
(b) Many important men gather outside his house.
(c) There are ornate rugs in the entryway.
(d) There are no trappings of wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gordianus is able to elude the attack in the latrine for a moment, but then ______________.

2. Why is Bethesda happy that Gordianus has been confined to Cicero's house?

3. In Chapter 25, the two slaves tell how Elena died. What was the manner of her death?

4. Who is Marcus Fannius?

5. What does Gordianus find when he knocks on Polia's door?

(see the answer key)

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