Comprehension Quiz on Metella and the Servants

What was Metella's reaction when she saw the servants in the triclinium?

• She praised them.

• She ignored them.

• She scolded them.

• She asked them to leave.

What did Melissa claim to be doing?

• Cleaning the house.

• Bringing wine from the kitchen.

• Preparing the dinner.

• Gardening.

According to the text, what were the clever servants doing?

• Sleeping.

• Preparing the villa for guests.

• Complaining.

• Leaving the villa.

What did Grumio proclaim he was preparing?

• The best wine.

• The garden.

• The best dinner.

• The guest rooms.

How did Metella describe the servants at the end of the passage?

• Lazy and useless.

• Clever and hardworking.

• Stupid and lazy.

• Noisy and disruptive.