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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. Gordianus passes two men on the road, and he believes they are the men who broke into his house in Rome. How does he know this?
2. Rufus admits to Gordianus that _________________.
3. Why is Gordianus confused when a guard shows up claiming Cicero sent him?
4. Another piece of information Rufus learns about the auction of the property is___________.
5. What does Gordianus learn about Elena from Carus?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Gordianus returns to Rome, he once again talks with Roscius (filius). What does he find out?
2. 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?
3. Titus tells Gordianus that the locals were told that Roscius was on the proscription list and therefore his property would be sold at auction. Why does Gordianus find this odd?
4. Gordianus goes to the Roscius's villa. Does he have a plan?
5. How does Gordianus convince Rufus to attend the party in honor of Sulla?
6. Do you think the old blind man at the tavern is wise? Or crazy?
7. How do Gordianus and Cicero figure out who is leaking information about their investigation?
8. Titus Megarus confirms what suspicions of Gordianus?
9. What does Gordianus find out about Roscia that impacts him greatly?
10. How does Roscia's confession affect Tiro?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
The subject is patricide, or murder of a father. What other works of literature have you read/studied that involve the murder of a father by a son/daughter? Compare at least two of those with Roman Blood.
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast the two speeches in the section called Justice--one delivered by Gaius Eruscius and the other by Cicero.
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