WorksheetsGladiator Chapter 1 Reading Comprehension Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 19mins
Who is the main character in the story 'Gladiator'?
(page iv)
Maximus
Commodus
Marcus Aurelius
Quintus
What role does Maximus hold in the Roman army?
(page iv)
Commander of the Army of the North
Emperor of Rome
Second-in-command
Roman Senator
What is Maximus's ultimate goal after the war against Germania?
(pages iv and 1)
To retire to his farm and family in Spain
To become the Emperor of Rome
To organize gladiator games
To conquer Germania
Who does Maximus hate the most?
(page iv)
Commodus
Marcus Aurelius
Quintus
Lucilla
What happened to the Roman messenger sent to the German army?
(page 2)
His
head
had been
cut off
by the Germans.
What does Maximus do before every battle as a ritual?
(p. 4)
He takes some earth in his hands and lets it fall through his fingers
He prays to the Roman gods
He sharpens his sword and shouts out loud to his enemies.
He plays a one-person shooter video game.
What is Commodus's first plan if he becomes Emperor?
(p. 3)
Organize gladiator games
Expand the Roman Empire into Northern Africa
Build a new palace
Declare peace across the Roman Empire
What is the relationship between Commodus and Lucilla?
(p. 3)
They are siblings
They are father and daughter
They are husband and wife
They are mere acquaintances
What happened to Maximus during the battle against the Germans?
(p.4)
His horse was stabbed by a German soldier, and he crashed to the ground
He was captured by the Germans
He retreated from the battlefield
He was injured and taken to safety
Which is true?
(p. iv)
Gladiator was written by Dewey Gram.
Gladiator wrote David Franzoni.
The soundtrack was composed by John Logan.
The role of Maximus was played by Joaquin Phoenix.
"Good," said Commodus. "Bring me my horse."
Which is true?
(page 3)
Commodus had his horse brought to him.
Commodus brought his horse to the servant.
Commodus' horse was not good.
Commodus did not ask for his horse.
"Commodus, you're giving me a headache.
Two weeks on the road is more than enough," said Lucilla impatiently.
Lucilla thinks her brother is ___.
(p.3)
annoying
annoyed
introverted
faithful
Who won the battle described in the first chapter?
The Romans
The Germans
The Persians
The Carthaginians
Reorder the following.
(p.5)
The
Germans
were not as good as
the Romans
,
Match the following characters to their descriptions.
Lucilla, the daughter of Marcus Aurelius
Commodus, the heir to the Emperor
Quintus, Maximus' second in command
Maximus Decimus, the General of the Army
Marcus Aurelius
What did Maximus do when he was trapped between two Germans?
He surrendered.
He swung his sword and killed them.
He called for help.
He ran away.
Match the following
Marcus Aurelius
has been sick for a long time.
Commodus
arrived late for the battle.
Lucilla
can't stand her brother.
Maximus
led his army to a victory.
A Roman messenger
was decapitated by the Germans.
Who is Maximus's second-in-command?
Marcus Aurelius
Lucilla
Quintus
Commodus
Who is by far the oldest character in the first chapter?
Maximus
Commodus
Marcus Aurelius
Lucilla
What is a "flag"?
A piece of cloth with a symbol
A type of armor
What is a "sword"?
A type of shield
A piece of clothing
A kind of horse
A long, sharp weapon
What is a synonym for "strength"?
Weakness
Power
Weapon
Food
What is a carriage?
A type of weapon
A kind of armor
Roman food
A vehicle pulled by horses
What does "stared" mean?
Looked quickly
Closed eyes
Turned away
Looked with intense focus
What is a "messenger"?
A type of weapon
Someone who receives messages
Someone who delivers messages
An ancient Roman app from Microsoft
