Ecce Romani I Chapter 14 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What happens when the carriage falls into the ditch?

Everyone falls over (correct)

Only the driver falls

No one falls out (correct)

The horses get scared

What does Cornelius do after realizing everyone is unhurt?

Blames the miserable coachman

Syrus was able to move the carriage from the ditch.

False

Match the following phrases to their meanings:

ubi descendit raeda in fossam = when the carriage falls into the ditch nemo tamen e raeda cadit = no one however falls out of the carriage equi raedam strenue trahunt = the horses pull the carriage hard periculum erat magnum = the danger was great Signup and view all the answers

What was Syrus's reaction as the carriage approached?

He was not sleeping, he was going along the Appian way peacefully. Signup and view all the answers

What did Cornelius accuse Syrus of?

Sleeping Signup and view all the answers

What did Marcus and Cornelius observe?

They were watching the light two-wheeled carriage approaching quickly. Signup and view all the answers

Syrus was skilled in driving the carriage.

True Signup and view all the answers

Cornelius was moved with great ______ and grabbed a stick.

anger Signup and view all the answers

What did Syrus do to the horses?

He spurred them on. Signup and view all the answers

Who was described as the miserable driver?

The coachman Signup and view all the answers

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.

Description

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.