Stage 4 - Reading Comprehension Practice

Where is Quintus going at the beginning of the story?

• his house

• the baths

• the forum

• the barber shop

How does Quintus think of the poet?

(a)  

Does the poet respond to Quintus's greeting? If yes, explain how quickly he responds. If no, explain why not.

Where is the poet working?

• the forum

• Quintus's house

• the school

• a wall

What word describes why the poet might be preoccupied?

(a)  

What makes Quintus laugh?

• the poet's dress

• the poet's hairdo

• the poet's verse

• the poet's face

What word is used to describe the verse?

(a)  

What does Quintus then do?

• runs away

• praises the poet

• writes a verse

• sees his father

Why do you think Quintus decided to do what he did?

Where does Caecilius see his son?

• at the house

• in the forum

• at his school

• in the street