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Stage 18/19 Test

Last updated over 3 years ago

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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. 

Question 1

1.

Whom did Barbillus invite?

Question 2

2.

Who did Barbillus send with the head-slave Phormio?

Question 3

3.

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

Question 4

4.

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

Question 5

5.

When Quintus and the rest arrived, who as there?

Question 6

6.

What were the Ethiopians holding in their hands?

Question 7

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

Question 8

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How many goats did Phormio kill in preparation?

Question 9

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Where were the crocodiles hiding?

Question 10

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How did the hunting party draw out the crocodiles?

Question 11

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What was greater than the courage of the crocodiles?

Question 12

12.

What happened to Barbillus after the Ethiopians killed the crocodiles?

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

15.

Who was responsible for what happened to Barbillus?

Question 16

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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.