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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gordianus tells Roscius what he learned, how does Roscius respond?

2. After spending the night at Titus's, Gordianus does what before returning to Rome?

3. Where is Tiro supposed to meet Rosica on the next day?

4. In Chapter 22, Tiro admits that_________________.

5. How does Cicero react to the information Gordianus learned in Ameria?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Carus a credible informant?

2. Did Roscius's name get restored and the land returned to his son? Explain.

3. Why does Gordianus want to be invited to dinner at the home of Titus Megarus?

4. How does Gordianus convince Rufus to attend the party in honor of Sulla?

5. Gordianus goes to the Roscius's villa. Does he have a plan?

6. What is suspicious about what Carus tells Gordianus?

7. How do Gordianus and Cicero figure out who is leaking information about their investigation?

8. Carus remarks "And if Sextus Roscius (filius) was a terrible father to his daughters, what business was that of mine?" What does Gordianus make of that?

9. On the second visit to Carus, what does Gordianus find out?

10. Chapters 16-26 are in a section called Portents. What does that signify?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sexuality in Roman society seems to have been very open, and openly discussed and viewed. Discuss some of the episodes in which sexuality is important or comes into play, especially where it actively impacts the plot.

Essay Topic 2

If Sextus Roscius really was guilty, what was the point of it all?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of corruption in Roman Blood. What is the overall conclusion to draw about corruption as a them in this novel?

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