Stage 6: Interpretive Reading - Avarus - Paul Spence | Library

Instructions:
Read the following passage. Answer the questions based on what you read. This is also on page 76 of stage 6 if you want to open it in another window. Remember to use Quizlet to help. Please ask Magister Spence if you need help with a word. 

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Who is hurrying to the merchant's house?

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In lines 2 and 3, there is a description of the merchant. What are three details about him?

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What did the thieves do immediately after entering the house?

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In line 5, why did one of the thieves think the merchant would be alone?

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In line 7, which two Latin words tell you that the merchant resisted the thieves? Why did he lose the fight?

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In line 9, who did the merchant say was guarding his money? Why did the thief think he was lying?

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Which room did the thieves then enter? What did they see there?

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Why did the thieves run away?

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In lines 17-18, how did the merchant describe the serpens? What reasons did he give?

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Stage 6: Interpretive Reading - Avarus

Who is hurrying to the merchant's house?

In lines 2 and 3, there is a description of the merchant. What are three details about him?

What did the thieves do immediately after entering the house?

In line 5, why did one of the thieves think the merchant would be alone?

In line 7, which two Latin words tell you that the merchant resisted the thieves? Why did he lose the fight?

In line 9, who did the merchant say was guarding his money? Why did the thief think he was lying?

Which room did the thieves then enter? What did they see there?

Why did the thieves run away?

In lines 17-18, how did the merchant describe the serpens? What reasons did he give?

In line 6, the thieves found the merchant in his study. What do you think he was doing there?