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What event is being celebrated during the games observed by the narrator?
What event is being celebrated during the games observed by the narrator?
The spectators could clearly smell the blood during the games.
The spectators could clearly smell the blood during the games.
False
What type of weapon did the net-man use in the fight?
What type of weapon did the net-man use in the fight?
trident
The pursuer fought bravely but grew ______ before the match ended.
The pursuer fought bravely but grew ______ before the match ended.
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Match the following roles with their descriptions:
Match the following roles with their descriptions:
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Where did the narrator and her mistress sit during the games?
Where did the narrator and her mistress sit during the games?
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The defeated pursuer was given a wooden sword as a reward.
The defeated pursuer was given a wooden sword as a reward.
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What did the narrator's mistress assure her regarding the defeated gladiator?
What did the narrator's mistress assure her regarding the defeated gladiator?
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The arena houses animals like lions, tigers, and ________ for tomorrow's show.
The arena houses animals like lions, tigers, and ________ for tomorrow's show.
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How did the narrator feel after the games ended?
How did the narrator feel after the games ended?
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Study Notes
Day II of the Month of September
- Author attended gladiatorial games
- Games were brutal battles between gladiators
- Gladiators fought with razor-sharp weapons
- Games were a gift from the emperor to the people
- Games were part of celebration of Dacian triumph
- Gladiator fights took place in a large, open oval arena
- Seating tiers were tiered with high tiers reserved for important Romans and senators
- Women and slaves sat on the highest tier (and low seats)
- Author's mistress gave them wooden tokens for seating
- Notable match featured a net-man and a pursuer
- Pursuer fought bravely, but was defeated
- Net-man was rewarded by emperor with a wooden sword
- Defeat did not result in death, but freedom.
Animals in Arena
- Author visited cages housing lions, tigers, and leopards
- Animals seemed frightful of gladiators
- Animals to fight in the arena the next day
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Explore the thrilling world of ancient Roman gladiatorial games as described by an author who witnessed the brutal battles firsthand. This quiz delves into the seating arrangements, notable matches, and the role of wild animals in the arena. Test your knowledge of this fascinating spectacle and its cultural significance.
