Why did Varica want to inspect the slaves? What did he tell the twins to do? (lines 2-3)
In line 4, which two Latin words show that the slaves were in a hurry? Why did they hurry?
In lines 8-12 why were the slave girls and Volubilis missing from the inspection?
canem ingentem secum habebat (lines 13-14). How did Bregans come to have the dog with him? What did he say about the dog? (lines 15-17)
Salvius is an important Roman official. How do lines 18-19 show this? Give two details.
How did Salvius react in lines 27 and 29 when Bregans called out to him? Why do you think Salvius called Bregans insolentissimus (line 30)?
What happened to Bregans after Salvius hit him?
How did the dog nearly cause a disaster? (lines 31-32)
Who saved the situation? What did they do?
Salvius ... gladium destrinxit (lines 33-34). What did Salvius want to do? Why did he change his mind?
ego te punire possum (lines 38-39). Did Bregans deserve to be punished? Give a reason.
Which two words from this list do you think best describe Bregans in this story:
brave
stupid
impetuous
cheeky