Higher Cicero Extract 1: the Roman Governor's Lifestyle

When did the defendant start working and traveling?

• When the sun set

• When a star appeared

• When the west wind blew

• When he saw a rose

How was the defendant transported during his travels?

• In an eight-slave litter

• By foot

• In a chariot

• On horseback

What was the cushion in the litter stuffed with?

• Cotton

• Rose petals

• Feathers

• Wool

Where did the defendant conduct his judicial duties?

• In the garden

• In his bedroom

• In the town square

• In the courtroom

How did the defendant make his judicial decisions?

• Based on fairness

• At a price

• By public vote

• By drawing lots

What did the defendant devote his remaining time to?

• Studying

• Gardening

• Bacchus and Venus

• Writing

What was notable about the women the defendant chose?

• They were from highly respectable families

• They were skilled musicians

• They were from foreign lands

• They were famous actresses

What was the nature of the parties held by the defendant?

• Quiet and peaceful

• Full of uproar and swearing

• Formal and elegant

• Educational and informative

What sometimes happened at the defendant's parties?

• Guests painted pictures

• Hand-to-hand fighting broke out

• Guests played games

• Guests sang songs

What was the defendant scrupulous about?

• Keeping a clean house

• Maintaining a healthy diet

• Following Roman laws

• Observing drinking party laws