Stage 20: Petro Reading Comprehension

How soon after hearing about Barbillus' wound did Petro go to his house?

• immediately

• on the next day

• once he finished treating his current patient

• Petro never went to Barbillus' house

What was the astrologer doing when Petro arrived? Select all that apply.

• placing a cut up mouse on Barbillus' wound

• reciting a magic spell

• sprinking water over Barbillus' body

• cursing the doctor

How did Petro feel when he caught sight of the mouse?

• very angry

• very astonished

• very terrified

• very confused

What did Petro place on Barbillus' shoulder?

• a sponge dipped in vinegar

• a cut up mouse

• a cloth covered in blood

• nothing

How did Barbillus react when the sponge was placed on his shoulder?

• he passed out

• he shouted in pain

• he did not react

• he demanded Petro stop

Why was Petro worried about whether Barbillus could be healed?

• the amount of blood he had already lost

• the depth of the shoulder wound

• the germs from the mouse

• the fact that the magic spell was left unfinished

Which of the following did Petro NOT do?

• wash his hands and forceps

• determine whether Barbillus had a fever

• wash Barbillus' shoulder

• stitch up the cut skin

• bind Barbillus' shoulder

Once Petro finished binding the wound, what did he tell Quintus that Barbillus needed?

• rest

• water

• medicine

• the astrologer's help

Which of the following did Quintus NOT do?

• pay the doctor for his help

• stay with Barbillus for a long time

• manage Barbillus' business while he healed

• become Barbillus' confidant

What did Quintus learn about Barbillus after sitting by his bedside for so long?

• Barbillus doubted that he would ever heal

• Barbillus had a really unfortunate life

• Barbillus hated doing business

• Barbillus was hard to get to know