17 Comprehension 1-9

Erat undecima hora. Raeda adhuc in fossā manēbat quod raedarius eam movēre non poterat.

Multiple Choice

Erat undecima hora. Raeda adhuc in fossā manēbat quod raedarius eam movēre non poterat.

Where is the carriage?

• In the ditch
• At the market
• In a stable
• On the road

Multiple Choice

Erat undecima hora. Raeda adhuc in fossā manēbat quod raedarius eam movēre non poterat.

Why is the carriage in the ditch?

• The road was blocked by a tree.
• The driver could not move it.
• The horses ran away from the carriage.
• The carriage was too heavy to lift.

Aurelia sollicita erat; Cornelia lacrimābat; etiam pueri pericula iam timēbant; Cornelius in viā stabat sollicitus et caelum spectābat quod iam advesperascebat.

Multiple Choice

Aurelia sollicita erat; Cornelia lacrimābat; etiam pueri pericula iam timēbant; Cornelius in viā stabat sollicitus et caelum spectābat quod iam advesperascebat.

What are the vibes?

• Tense and foreboding
• Joyful and celebratory
• Calm and peaceful
• Excited and cheerful

Multiple Choice

Aurelia sollicita erat; Cornelia lacrimābat; etiam pueri pericula iam timēbant; Cornelius in viā stabat sollicitus et caelum spectābat quod iam advesperascebat.

What is Cornelius doing?

• Cornelius is talking to Aurelia about the weather.
• Cornelius is walking away from the street, ignoring the sky.
• Cornelius is standing in the street, looking at the sky.
• Cornelius is sitting at home, reading a book.

Multiple Choice

Aurelia sollicita erat; Cornelia lacrimābat; etiam pueri pericula iam timēbant; Cornelius in viā stabat sollicitus et caelum spectābat quod iam advesperascebat.

Why is Cornelius looking at the sky?

• Cornelius is looking at the sky because he is bored.
• Cornelius is looking at the sky to find a bird.
• Cornelius is looking at the sky because it is getting dark.
• Cornelius is looking at the sky because it is sunny.

Tandem Eucleides, “Videsne illud aedificium, domine?”  

“Video,” Cornelius respondet.  “Quid est?” 

“Caupona est.  Visne igitur ibi pernoctāre, domine?”

Multiple Choice

Tandem Eucleides, “Videsne illud aedificium, domine?”  

“Video,” Cornelius respondet.  “Quid est?” 

“Caupona est.  Visne igitur ibi pernoctāre, domine?”

What is Eucleides' suggestion to Cornelius?

• Eucleides suggests that Cornelius leave the city.
• Eucleides suggests that Cornelius visit a friend.
• Eucleides suggests that Cornelius buy a horse.
• Eucleides suggests that Cornelius stay at the inn.

Multiple Choice

Tandem Eucleides, “Videsne illud aedificium, domine?”  

“Video,” Cornelius respondet.  “Quid est?” 

“Caupona est.  Visne igitur ibi pernoctāre, domine?”

Who is Eucleides?

• Eucleides is a historical figure.
• Eucleides is a passerby.

• Eucleides is Cornelius's brother

• Eucleides is an enslaved person.

Clamat Aurelia, “O me miseram!  Cauponas non amo.  Saepe ibi pericula sunt magna. Fortasse caupo alios equos habet.  Fortasse equi cauponis raedam  ē fossā extrahere possunt. In cauponā pernoctāre timeo.”

Multiple Choice

Clamat Aurelia, “O me miseram!  Cauponas non amo.  Saepe ibi pericula sunt magna. Fortasse caupo alios equos habet.  Fortasse equi cauponis raedam  ē fossā extrahere possunt. In cauponā pernoctāre timeo.”

How does Aurelia feel about inns?

• Aurelia enjoys staying at inns.
• Aurelia feels safe and comfortable in inns.
• Aurelia loves the atmosphere of inns.
• Aurelia feels afraid and dislikes inns.

Multiple Choice

Clamat Aurelia, “O me miseram!  Cauponas non amo.  Saepe ibi pericula sunt magna. Fortasse caupo alios equos habet.  Fortasse equi cauponis raedam  ē fossā extrahere possunt. In cauponā pernoctāre timeo.”

What does Aurelia hope to get from the inn?

• A place to eat and drink.
• Horses to help with the carriage.

• A chance to meet new friends.
• A room with a view.