Horatius at the Bridge

Who is the main character in the reading?

• Horatius
• Rome
• Porsena
• Tiber River

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

What reward did the Romans give to Horatius?

• A piece of land
• A bag of gold
• A title of honor
• A statue of brass

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What was the conflict in the reading?

• A war between the Roman people and the Etruscans
• A battle between the Romans and the Etruscans
• A disagreement between the white-haired Fathers and the Romans
• A conflict between Porsena and the white-haired Fathers

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

What is the significance of the bridge falling?

• It symbolizes the defeat of the Romans
• It marks the end of the battle
• It represents the destruction of the city
• It shows the bravery of Horatius

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What strategic decision did the Romans make to protect their city?

• They decided to fight the Etruscans in open battle
• They decided to surrender to the Etruscans
• They decided to hide inside their walls and guard the roads
• They decided to negotiate a peace treaty with Porsena

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does Horatius' leap into the river demonstrate?

• His loyalty and sacrifice
• His desire to escape
• His inability to swim
• His fear of Porsena's soldiers

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Who sent the horsemen to take the bridge?

• Soldiers
• Porsena
• Etruscans
• Romans

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the significance of the Tiber River in Rome?

• It is a popular tourist attraction
• It is a source of drinking water
• It is a trade route
• It is a natural barrier protecting Rome

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Who were the main characters in the reading?

• Horatius and the Romans
• Porsena and Horatius
• Porsena and the white-haired Fathers
• The Etruscans and the white-haired Fathers

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Where does the story take place?

• Egypt
• Greece
• Tiber River
• Rome

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3