How did Marcus and Tata escape the lanista?
They rode off on a horse that had been scared by the snake.
What year was Pompeii rediscovered?
1764
1999
AD 79
2023
Why are the remains of Pompeii important?
Most of what we know about life in Ancient Rome comes from these discoveries.
Will Vesuvius erupt again?
Yes
Volcanoes can make soil more fertile. True or False
True
True or False. Pompeii was the only city destroyed in the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
False
True or False. Pompeii had no slaves
False
What is the name of the main character in our book?
Marcus
What is the name of the main character's father in our book?
Tata
Why was the gladiator in our book called "Cyclops"?
He only had one eye
What did they use back then instead of cars?
Chariots
Why did the fruit seller in the book think the ground was shaking?
There was a monster underneath the mountain.
What did the old woman warn Marcus of in the book?
Terrible doom is coming to Pompeii
Why was Marcus so hungry in the book?
He was only fed gruel and old cheese as a slave.
What is the genre of the book we are reading?
Historical fiction
What does 'gnarled' mean?
(adjective) crippled, badly damaged
