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What happens when the carriage falls into the ditch?
What happens when the carriage falls into the ditch?
What does Cornelius do after realizing everyone is unhurt?
What does Cornelius do after realizing everyone is unhurt?
Blames the miserable coachman
Syrus was able to move the carriage from the ditch.
Syrus was able to move the carriage from the ditch.
False
Match the following phrases to their meanings:
Match the following phrases to their meanings:
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What was Syrus's reaction as the carriage approached?
What was Syrus's reaction as the carriage approached?
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What did Cornelius accuse Syrus of?
What did Cornelius accuse Syrus of?
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What did Marcus and Cornelius observe?
What did Marcus and Cornelius observe?
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Syrus was skilled in driving the carriage.
Syrus was skilled in driving the carriage.
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Cornelius was moved with great ______ and grabbed a stick.
Cornelius was moved with great ______ and grabbed a stick.
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What did Syrus do to the horses?
What did Syrus do to the horses?
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Who was described as the miserable driver?
Who was described as the miserable driver?
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Study Notes
Story Overview
- A carriage falls into a ditch, causing everyone to fall over.
- Remarkably, no one falls out of the carriage despite the accident.
- Soon, everyone exits the carriage onto the road, feeling worried but unharmed.
Characters
- Cornelius: Expresses relief that everyone is unharmed but blames the coachman for the mishap.
- Syrus: The coachman who is being accused. Initially spurred on to pull the horses from the ditch.
Events
- Cornelius encourages Syrus to act quickly to free the horses from the ditch.
- The horses attempt to pull the carriage but to no avail, as it is stuck motionless.
- Cornelius confronts Syrus angrily, blaming him for the mishap while questioning his awareness during the situation.
Dialogue Highlights
- Cornelius angrily accuses Syrus: "Oh you wicked man, it is your fault the carriage is in the ditch."
- Sextus defends Syrus, clarifying that Syrus wasn’t asleep but was driving peacefully.
- Marcus confirmed he was watching the approaching light two-wheeled carriage.
Resolution
- Syrus skillfully navigates to avoid the two-wheeled carriage, ensuring everyone's safety.
- Cornelius later seeks confirmation from Marcus if he was observant during the near-accident; Marcus affirms this.
- In a fit of rage, Cornelius physically punishes Syrus by beating him with a stick, despite realizing the courier was ultimately at fault.
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Explore the key phrases and vocabulary from Chapter 14 of Ecce Romani I through these flashcards. Each flashcard features a Latin phrase along with its English definition, enhancing your understanding of the story. Perfect for Latin students looking to reinforce their knowledge of this chapter.
