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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. How does Cicero respond to Roscia's story when Gordianus tells it to him?
(a) He is appalled and wonders if he should drop the case.
(b) He says it's all her own fault.
(c) He plans to help Roscia when the trial is over.
(d) He couldn't care less.

2. Titus Megarus and other landowners tried to petition Sulla to do what?
(a) Revoke the edict against Roscius (pater) and return the land to his son.
(b) Drop the charges against Roscius (filius).
(c) Divide the farm up among all the Roscii family.
(d) Sell the land to one of them.

3. When Cicero gets up to deliver his speech, what does he do that makes the crowd skeptical?
(a) He starts to speak but nothing comes out.
(b) He clears his throat and coughs.
(c) He wipes his sweaty hands on his tunic.
(d) He shifts his weight from one foot to the other.

4. In what way did Roscius (pater) breech strict societal codes?
(a) He favored one son over another.
(b) He drank in excess.
(c) He socialized with both noble and menial classes.
(d) He fell in love with a prostitute.

5. Who is the Roman dictator?
(a) Cicero.
(b) Polonius.
(c) Eruscius.
(d) Sulla.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Chrysogonus?

2. What upsets Rufus during a song poking fun at Sulla?

3. Why is Gordianus called the Finder?

4. Who is Gaius Eruscius?

5. Rufus learns that ___________________ was the one who bought the Roscius estate at auction.

(see the answer key)

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