The Gladiator's Son (Short Story)

What was the name of the gladiator's son?

• Mark

• Marco

• Marker

• Marcus

What can we infer about the father?

• He died

• He went to school with his son

• He wanted his son to be a gladiator

• He ate leeks for breakfast

Which of the following did not happened in the rising action?

• Marco's father wanted him to attend school

• Marco met a woman named Cara

• Marco made clay pots and containers

• Marco visits the Colosseum to remember his father

Approximately ow long was the life expectancy of a gladiator?

• 20 years old

• 21 years old

• 22 years old

• 23 years old

A series of cages beneath the stadium floor held

• poor people
• wild animals
• slave gangs
• retired gladiators

Which historical Roman figure did Marco look up to?

• Remus

• Romulus

• Mars

• Zeus

Why would slaves choose to become gladiators?

• To pay off an outstanding debt

• So they can have fame and glory

• To earn their freedom

• They wanted to fight different animals

What type of tablet did Marco write on at school?

• Wax

• Stone

• Clay

• Bronze

Marco is the main character of the story. He is considered to be the...

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Enemy

• Villain

At the end of the story, Marco chooses to become an orator. What is an orator?

• Someone who can predict the future

• Someone who is good at giving speeches

• Someone who doesn't understand how gladiator games work

• Someone who dresses very nicely