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What does Gaius do in the story?
What does Gaius do in the story?
How does Quintus feel when he sees Gaius in the tree?
How does Quintus feel when he sees Gaius in the tree?
Which verb means 'I promise' in Latin?
Which verb means 'I promise' in Latin?
What is the correct English translation of 'pecūnia'?
What is the correct English translation of 'pecūnia'?
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Which adverb translates to 'however' in English?
Which adverb translates to 'however' in English?
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In which tense is 'sum' in the first person singular?
In which tense is 'sum' in the first person singular?
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Which noun means 'candidate' in Latin?
Which noun means 'candidate' in Latin?
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What does 'vērus' mean in English?
What does 'vērus' mean in English?
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What does the term 'duovir' refer to in the context of the election?
What does the term 'duovir' refer to in the context of the election?
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Which phrase indicates that citizens were eager to participate in the election?
Which phrase indicates that citizens were eager to participate in the election?
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What does Ganymēdēs express about the candidates?
What does Ganymēdēs express about the candidates?
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What do the citizens witness during their journey to the comitium?
What do the citizens witness during their journey to the comitium?
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What role do the pistorēs play in the election scene?
What role do the pistorēs play in the election scene?
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What is the reaction of Flaccus to the candidates' promises?
What is the reaction of Flaccus to the candidates' promises?
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Which action signifies the successful completion of the election?
Which action signifies the successful completion of the election?
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What does Flaccus mean when he states 'nōlī nūgās nārrāre'?
What does Flaccus mean when he states 'nōlī nūgās nārrāre'?
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What is the meaning of the Latin word 'turba'?
What is the meaning of the Latin word 'turba'?
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Which Latin phrase translates to 'to elect'?
Which Latin phrase translates to 'to elect'?
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What does the term 'suffragia ferre' mean in English?
What does the term 'suffragia ferre' mean in English?
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What does the word 'querulus' imply about a person's character?
What does the word 'querulus' imply about a person's character?
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Which verb form translates to 'they accompanied'?
Which verb form translates to 'they accompanied'?
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What is the correct English translation for 'vituperabant'?
What is the correct English translation for 'vituperabant'?
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What does 'pānem' refer to in English?
What does 'pānem' refer to in English?
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Which expression means 'I beg you to make'?
Which expression means 'I beg you to make'?
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What does the imperfect tense indicate about an action?
What does the imperfect tense indicate about an action?
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Which of the following is a correct form of the verb in the imperfect tense for the pronoun 'they'?
Which of the following is a correct form of the verb in the imperfect tense for the pronoun 'they'?
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In the perfect tense, what does the phrase 'Flaccus ad agrum ambulāvit' mean?
In the perfect tense, what does the phrase 'Flaccus ad agrum ambulāvit' mean?
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What is the perfect tense ending for the pronoun 'I'?
What is the perfect tense ending for the pronoun 'I'?
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Which of the following sentences uses the imperfect tense correctly?
Which of the following sentences uses the imperfect tense correctly?
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When translating the perfect tense, which of the following is least likely to be represented?
When translating the perfect tense, which of the following is least likely to be represented?
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What suffix is typically added to form the perfect stem in regular verbs of the 1st, 2nd, and 4th conjugations?
What suffix is typically added to form the perfect stem in regular verbs of the 1st, 2nd, and 4th conjugations?
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Which of the following is NOT a use of the imperfect tense?
Which of the following is NOT a use of the imperfect tense?
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What is the perfect 1st person singular form of the verb 'dūcō'?
What is the perfect 1st person singular form of the verb 'dūcō'?
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Which of the following verbs uses the pattern where the stem is unchanged for the perfect form?
Which of the following verbs uses the pattern where the stem is unchanged for the perfect form?
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What change occurs when forming the perfect from 'claud-ō'?
What change occurs when forming the perfect from 'claud-ō'?
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Which conjugation verb's perfect form involves adding the suffix '-s'?
Which conjugation verb's perfect form involves adding the suffix '-s'?
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What is the perfect form of 'iubeō'?
What is the perfect form of 'iubeō'?
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Which verb uses the vowel lengthening pattern for its perfect form?
Which verb uses the vowel lengthening pattern for its perfect form?
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What is true about the perfect of compound verbs?
What is true about the perfect of compound verbs?
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Which of the following is NOT a correct perfect form as described?
Which of the following is NOT a correct perfect form as described?
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Study Notes
Elections in a Roman Town
- The citizens of the town are preparing for the elections to choose new duoviri, the town magistrates.
- Campaign posters, painted on the walls of houses, are displayed throughout the town, promoting various candidates.
- The candidates are seen walking through the streets, wearing white togas, accompanied by a crowd of supporters.
- They give speeches and make promises, but few people trust them.
- There is a lively discussion in a tavern about the candidates.
- Ganymēdēs, a complaining old man, doesn't trust any candidate because they all make promises they don't keep.
- Philērus agrees and calls Chrysanthus, who is now very rich, a thief because he once was poor enough to eat scraps from the dung heap.
- Flaccus urges his friends to go to the comitium, the polling station, and vote.
- On the way to the polling station, they meet two candidates, one supported by the bakers and the other by the muleteers.
- Arguments break out, stones are thrown, and some people run away.
- Finally, a respected candidate gives a speech to calm the crowd.
- After the vote, the new duoviri are elected.
- Flaccus hurries home and tells Scintilla everything that has happened.
The Role of the Duoviri
- The duoviri were the chief magistrates of a Roman town or colony.
- They were responsible for administering justice, regulating trade, and managing public works.
Verbs
- New verbs are introduced, such as creāre (to elect), spectāre (to watch), comitāre (to accompany), and crēdere (to believe).
- The imperfect tense (for ongoing or repeated actions in the past) is introduced: ambulābam (I was walking), spectābant (they were watching), crēdēbant (they believed).
- The perfect tense (for completed actions in the past) is introduced: creāvērunt (they elected), dūxērunt (they led).
- The perfect tense stem is discussed, including the various ways that third conjugation verbs form their perfect.
Vocabulary
- Latin words and phrases are introduced, such as candidātus (candidate), turba fautōrum (crowd of supporters), magistrātum (magistracy), nūgās (nonsense), suffrāgia ferre (to cast votes), pistōrēs (bakers), and mūliōnēs (muleteers).
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Explore the fascinating dynamics of Roman local elections as citizens prepare to choose their duoviri. This quiz delves into the vibrant atmosphere of campaigning, the complex relationships among candidates, and the skepticism of voters. Test your knowledge on the characters and events that unfold in this bustling Roman town.
