Translating Ecce Romani Chapter 31: Key Concepts and Tips

Why is it important to master vocabulary before reading the story?

• It makes the story shorter.

• It helps in memorizing the story.

• It makes the story more interesting.

• It helps in understanding the story better.

What is the general form of a verb called in Latin?

• Subjunctive

• Infinitive

• Imperative

• Indicative

How do you form the present passive infinitive in Latin?

• Change the ending to -re

• Change the ending to -ri

• Change the ending to -us

• Change the ending to -um

What does the demonstrative 'ipse, ipsa, ipsum' mean?

• Himself, herself, itself

• This

• That

• The same

What time of day is it when the story begins?

• Fifth hour after sunset

• Sixth hour after sunset

• Sixth hour after sunrise

• Fifth hour after sunrise

What do Marcus and Sextus hear from the kitchen?

• A loud argument

• A loud cry

• A loud laughter

• A loud noise

Who do Marcus and Sextus find in the kitchen?

• Cyrus and other slaves

• The butcher

• Cornelia and Aurelia

• Sudalus and the butcher

What does Sudalus negotiate with the butcher?

• The price of a rabbit

• The price of a pig

• The price of a cow

• The price of a chicken

What is the meaning of the name 'Sudalus'?

• Merchant

• Slave

• Butcher

• Liar

What is the consequence for Sudalus at the end of the story?

• He is promoted.

• He is sent to the city.

• He is given a reward.

• He is sent to the country house.