Chapter 23 Story Comprehension

Multiple Choice

Who is Titus, and what was he doing?

• Titus is a merchant selling goods near the market.
• Titus is the uncle of Marcus and Cornelia, and he was waiting near the Capena Gate.
• Titus is a soldier guarding the city gates.
• Titus is the father of Marcus and Cornelia, and he was at home.

Multiple Select

Give me three groups of people who are around the Porta Capena

• citizens

• merchants

• slaves

• soldiers
• nobles

Multiple Choice

How did Titus get to the Porta Capena?

• Titus rode to the Porta Capenna in a litter

• Titus took a boat to arrive at the Porta Capena.
• Titus walked through the streets to reach the Porta Capena.
• Titus rode a horse to get to the Porta Capena.

Multiple Choice

What’s forbidden in Rome?

• Playing loud music in public spaces.
• Riding bicycles on the sidewalks.
• Walking dogs without leashes.
• Driving carriages within the city during the day.

Multiple Choice

How many people are around?

• None
• A couple
• Few
• Many

Multiple Choice

What does Sextus probably hear?

• The sound of birds singing.
• The silence of the empty streets.
• The music from a nearby festival.
• The noise of the crowd and merchants.

Multiple Choice

How does Titus feel to see Cornelius and Aurelia?

• Happy

• Sad

• Angry

• Indifferent

Multiple Choice

How do Cornelius and Aurelia feel?

• Tired

• Excited

• Angry

• Confused

Multiple Select

What two things does Cornelius need to do?

• Go to the Senate House

• Visit the market

• Take Aurelia and Cornelia home

• Go to the temple

• Write a letter

Multiple Choice

How will Cornelius, Aurelia, and Cornelia get home?

• By carriage

• By foot

• By horse

• By litter

Multiple Choice

What are Titus and the boys going to do?

• Take a tour of the city

• Go to the market and buy food

• Visit the Senate House

• Prepare a meal

Multiple Choice

What did Aurelia and Cornelia do when they got home?

• Aurelia and Cornelia rested.
• Aurelia and Cornelia cooked dinner.
• Aurelia and Cornelia went shopping.
• Aurelia and Cornelia played games.

Multiple Choice

What did Cornelius do when he got home?

• Cornelius washed himself and put on another toga.
• Cornelius invited friends over for a feast.
• Cornelius fell asleep on the couch.
• Cornelius went to the market to buy food.

Multiple Choice

Where is Cornelius going now?

• Temple
• Market
• Forum
• Curia/Senate House