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Stage 18/19 Test

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16 questions

Introduction: Quintus is telling a story about when he went hunting with Barbillus. Remember, this is written from the point of view of Quintus.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Use the text above to answer the following questions. Click the "pop out" button to make it bigger or click this link. 

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Whom did Barbillus invite?

1

Who did Barbillus send with the head-slave Phormio?

2

What was the mood of the astrologus at the beginning of the story? Why was he feeling this way?

1

After the astrologus couldn't persuade Barbillus, what did he give him?

1

When Quintus and the rest arrived, who as there?

1

What were the Ethiopians holding in their hands?

3

In line 16, what gender, number, and case is hа̄c?

1

How many goats did Phormio kill in preparation?

1

Where were the crocodiles hiding?

1

How did the hunting party draw out the crocodiles?

1

What was greater than the courage of the crocodiles?

1

What happened to Barbillus after the Ethiopians killed the crocodiles?

3

What did the slaves do to help Barbillus? How many people were saved? Who were they?

1

What did they find after they pulled Barbillus from the water?

1

Who was responsible for what happened to Barbillus?

5

In the end, do you think the astrologus was correct to be worried or do you think it was a coincidence? Explain your reasoning or give evidence.