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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. Who are Magnus and Capito?

2. Gordianus asks a boy for directions to the home of Sextus Roscius, and he finds out ______________.

3. What is the most important piece of information that Felix and Chrestus tell Gordianus?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. After finding out all he could in Ameria, Gordianus is ready to return to Rome. What does he do first?

2. What does Gordianus find out about Roscia that impacts him greatly?

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

4. What is suspicious about what Carus tells Gordianus?

5. At the Bleating Lamb, what are some of the pieces of information that Gordianus learns from the tavern owner?

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

7. Who bought Roscius's property at auction?

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

9. Titus Megarus confirms what suspicions of Gordianus?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Does Gordianus grow and become a better person through the course of the book? Back up your answer with evidence from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Caecilia is a powerful and wealthy woman. How does she use that power throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Slaves play a prevalent role in Roman Blood. Examine the roles Tiro, Bethesda, and other slaves such as Felix and Chrestus or Carus play in this novel.

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