Dinner Parties in Pompeii

Where did the wealthy people in Pompeii usually have their dinner parties?

• In the kitchen

• In the garden

• In the triclinium

• In the public square

What was a common feature of the walls in the dining rooms?

• Plain white walls

• Stone carvings

• Art depicting scenes from mythology and everyday life

• Wooden panels

What type of floors were common in the dining rooms?

• Carpeted floors

• Wooden floors

• Marble floors

• Black and white mosaics

How were the dining rooms lit?

• Oil lamps and lanterns

• Electric lights

• Candles

• Natural sunlight

What was the seating arrangement for eating?

• Sitting on chairs

• Standing

• Lying down on couches

• Sitting on the floor

How many courses were typically served during a meal?

• 3 courses

• 5 courses

• 2 courses

• 4 courses

What did Pompeiians use to eat their food?

• Forks and knives

• Spoons only

• Chopsticks

• Their fingers

What was done with food scraps during the meal?

• Left on the table

• Thrown onto the floor

• Fed to pets

• Collected in a bowl

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as food eaten in Pompeii?

• Peacock

• Dormice

• Chicken

• Pizza

What type of entertainment was common at dinner parties?

• Board games

• Musicians and dancers

• Reading poetry

• Magic shows