"In ludo" Reading Comprehension - Suburani Chapt. 20

What were some gladiators doing while others were fighting in the amphitheater?

• Sleeping in the barracks

• Sitting and thinking in the training ground

• Eating in the dining hall

• Practicing with weapons

What did Damon say about the citizens' expectations?

• They expect the gladiators to win

• They expect the gladiators to entertain them

• They expect the gladiators to die

• They expect the gladiators to escape

According to Barca, what is the life of a gladiator like?

• Always fighting and winning

• Some fight, some live, some die

• Always training and never fighting

• Always being praised by citizens

What did one gladiator wonder about the sponsor's decision?

• Whether the sponsor admires the gladiator

• Whether the sponsor hates the gladiator

• How the sponsor will "turn his thumb"

• Whether the sponsor will ignore the gladiator

What happened to the gladiator who was carried by the slaves?

• He was victorious

• He was injured

• He was promoted

• He was freed

What did Damon ask about their injured friend?

• If he will fight again

• If he will be punished

• If he will live

• If he will be freed

What did Barca say about fighting in the arena?

• It is easy to make friends

• It is easier to fight enemies than friends

• It is difficult to fight enemies

• It is impossible to survive

Why did Damon say Barca was often wounded?

• Because he fought bravely

• Because he fought poorly

• Because he was unlucky

• Because he was inexperienced

What did Barca claim about those who fight poorly?

• They are rewarded

• They are ignored

• They are killed

• They are promoted

What advice did Barca give to the new gladiators about fighting in the arena?

• Be cautious and defensive

• Be brave and entertain the spectators

• Be silent and unnoticed

• Be quick and escape