Latin Chapter 30 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What did Aurelia catch sight of?

A huge apartment building (correct)

A car

A small house

A park

What warning did Aurelia give to Cornelia?

It's dangerous to approach that fire.

Soon smoke was hiding everything.

True

Cornelia was easily able to see the building itself.

False Signup and view all the answers

What were many men doing?

Running here and there Signup and view all the answers

Who was being carried out of the building?

Infants Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the weak individuals?

They were pulled from their doors Signup and view all the answers

What did Cornelia think of the spectacle she witnessed?

She had never before seen such a miserable spectacle. Signup and view all the answers

Women were ____ and holding small children.

crying Signup and view all the answers

What were the children doing?

Crying for their parents Signup and view all the answers

Match the actions with their subjects:

Women = Cried and held small children Children = Cried for their parents Parents = Shouted for their children Inhabitants = Carried infants out Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Scene Description

Aurelia sees a large apartment building emitting significant smoke and flames.
Cornelia rushes to the building quickly when warned by Aurelia about the dangers of the approaching fire.

Visibility Issues

Soon, smoke engulfs the area, making visibility extremely poor.
Cornelia struggles to see the actual building due to the thick smoke.

Crowd Response

Many people are seen running erratically in various directions as chaos unfolds.
Inhabitants are actively responding to the emergency, with mothers rescuing infants from the building.

Rescue Efforts

The weak individuals are being pulled out from doors, showcasing the urgency of the situation.
Personal belongings are being thrown out of windows, including chests and furniture, to clear the premises.

Emotional Toll

Cornelia witnesses a tragic scene that she has never encountered before, indicating the severity of the situation.
Women are crying while holding small children, adding to the emotional gravity of the scene.
Children are weeping as they search for their parents, reflecting the familial distress.
Parents are shouting in desperation, trying to locate their lost children amidst the turmoil.

Description

Practice your translation skills with these flashcards from Latin Chapter 30. Each card presents a word alongside its definition, helping you understand the context and meaning in a fun and effective way. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their grasp of the text.