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What does 'Intereā in vīllā Cornēliānā omnēs strēnuē labōrant' mean?

  • Everyone is eating in Cornelia's country house.
  • Everyone is working hard in Cornelia's country house. (correct)
  • Everyone is playing in Cornelia's country house.
  • Everyone is sleeping in Cornelia's country house.

What is Aurelia wearing?

A tunic, a stola, and a pala.

What does she order the slave women to do?

To put the other tunics, stolas, and palas into the trunk.

Marcus and Sextus wear purple togas because it is customary for children to wear them in the city.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the slave do with the tunics and purple togas?

<p>Puts them into the trunk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the slave put purple togas into the trunk in Gaius's room?

<p>Because Gaius is accustomed to wearing a purple toga in the city. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Gaius do?

<p>He puts on the purple toga.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Davus stand?

<p>At the door.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Gaius order the slaves to do?

<p>To carry the trunks out of the rooms into the road.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gaius holds a stick and shouts at the sleeping slaves.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What question does Gaius ask the slaves?

<p>Why are you all sleeping?</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Marcus do regarding the slaves?

<p>He incites them and orders them to put the trunks into the carriage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Geta do with Sextus's trunk?

<p>Grabs it and throws it into the carriage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Sextus exclaim to Geta?

<p>Be careful, Geta! (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Gaius tell Cornelia?

<p>To climb into the carriage immediately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The coachman spurs on the horses immediately.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who runs into the road at that moment?

<p>Cornelia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Discēdunt Cornēliī' mean?

<p>They leave with Cornelia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Overview of Chapter 10

  • The scene unfolds at Cornelia's country house where everyone is engaged in work.
  • Aurelia is dressed in traditional Roman attire, wearing a tunic, stola, and pala.

Actions and Responsibilities

  • Aurelia instructs her slave women to pack other garments into a trunk.
  • Marcus and Sextus are attired in tunics and purple togas, fitting their societal customs for journeys and city life.
  • A slave puts additional tunics and purple togas into the trunk for travel.
  • In Gaius' room, another slave places purple togas into the trunk, following Gaius' established habit of wearing them in the city.

Main Characters

  • Gaius dons a purple toga, showcasing his noble status.
  • Davus oversees preparations, displaying authority and responsibility.
  • Marcus motivates the slaves, ensuring efficiency in packing for their journey.
  • Geta, a particular slave, is noted for grabbing Sextus' trunk with concern overheard from the latter.

Significant Moments

  • Sextus expresses worry for the handling of his trunk, prompting interactions among the characters.
  • All trunks are successfully loaded into the carriage, signaling readiness for departure.
  • Aurelia's sudden inquiry about Cornelia emphasizes the importance of her presence and reveals her caring nature.

Conclusion of the Chapter

  • Cornelia appears just as preparations are concluding, highlighting a timely and urgent atmosphere.
  • Gaius gives directives to Cornelia to enter the carriage promptly.
  • The chapter concludes with the family setting off, marking the start of their journey.

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