Comprehension: flammae

Front

To which part of the city did Lucrio and Rufina return first of all?

Back

Forum Boarium

Front

Where did they go next?

Back

Subura

Front

What two Latin words show that they did not want to waste time?

Back

statim festinavimus

Front

Translate:
festīnāvimus

Back

we hurried

Front

What two things were making the situation worse?

Back

The violence of the wind and the inaction of people, violence of the wind and inaction of people, violence of the wind and inaction of men, violent wind and inactive men

Front

Why was the heat particularly hard to bear? The _____ were _____

Back

streets narrow

Front

How did Lucrio and Rufina feel when they reached the Roman Forum?

Back

tired, anxious

Front

Which two buildings were now on fire there? The _____ and ______ of the _____ _____

Back

temple house Vestal Virgins

Front

What sounds do you think Lucrio and Rufina would have been able to hear at this point in the story? Give one example.

Back

crackling of flames, crackling, crash of falling buildings, crash, wind, screaming, shouts

Front

Which three different groups of people were trying to save those who were trapped in the buildings?

Back

firemen, citizens, slaves