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What did Marcus and Sextus do when Cornelia and her mother went to bed?
What did they have in mind to do after dinner?
Stay awake to the middle of the night
They wanted to see all and hear all.
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What does Marcus say he is feeling?
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Sextus responded negatively to Marcus's question about hunger.
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What was Cornelius's reaction to Marcus and Sextus's hunger?
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Cornelius allowed Marcus and Sextus to dine at the inn.
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What does Cornelius say they must do after dinner?
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The boys laughed because they were sad.
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Why did the boys rejoice?
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What did Cornelius order the innkeeper to prepare?
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Who brought food to the boys?
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What happened while the boys were eating?
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What did the soldier say when he entered?
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What question did Cornelius ask regarding the inn?
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What did Cornelius say about his own identity?
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Why did they enter the inn?
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They wanted to stay in the fields at night.
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Have they ever stayed overnight in an inn before?
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Staying overnight in the fields is considered safe.
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What did the soldier say about staying in an inn?
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What did Cornelius ask about the innkeeper?
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What did Cornelius say he had heard about Apollodorus?
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The guests had heard a story about the innkeeper.
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What did Cornelius say while they dined?
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Study Notes
Setting the Scene
- Cornelia and her mother retire for the night, allowing Marcus and Sextus to stay with Cornelius.
- The boys plan to dine and stay awake until midnight.
Characters and Actions
- Marcus expresses his hunger: "I am hungry."
- Sextus confirms his hunger: "Yes indeed!"
- Cornelius humorously chides the boys for always being hungry.
Permissions Granted
- Cornelius considers their request to dine at the inn and ultimately agrees, permitting Marcus and Sextus to eat there.
- A stipulation is made that they must go to bed immediately after dinner.
Joy and Anticipation
- The boys express their happiness for not being sent to bed right away, excited to observe other travelers at the inn.
Meal Preparation
- Cornelius instructs the innkeeper to prepare the food.
- A servant brings food to the boys shortly thereafter.
Unexpected Visitor
- A soldier enters unexpectedly while the boys are eating, showing keen interest in Cornelius.
Dialogue Exchange
- The soldier greets Cornelius and the boys, questioning why they chose the inn over staying with a host.
- Cornelius explains their situation: the carriage is stuck in a ditch, and they prefer not to sleep in the fields.
Safety Concerns
- The soldier warns about the dangers of staying overnight in both the fields and inns, prompting Cornelius's curiosity regarding the innkeeper's reputation.
Inquiry into Rumors
- Cornelius asks if the soldier has heard any stories about the innkeeper, specifically about a man named Apollodorus who has a dangerous reputation.
- The soldier shares that he has not heard about Apollodorus but reiterates the risks of the inn.
Gruesome Tale
- The soldier recounts a sinister story about an innkeeper who murdered a guest, but Cornelius claims he has not heard this tale.
- Cornelius encourages the soldier to share the story as they dine, showing an interest in the unfolding drama.
Conclusion
- The discussion reveals both the dynamics of safety and the nature of rumors about the hospitality industry during that time period.
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