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Good Ole Pompeii I
Good Ole Pompeii II
100
Name the Greek mythological hero who was a favorite subject of Greek and Roman painters. He was known for strength, not smarts.
Hercules, Heracles
100
Leroy’s behavior was circumspect or cautious. Give the Latin verb and its meaning from which “circumspect” is derived.
circumspectat / looks around
100
tonsor 
videt. [venalicius, venalicium, venalicio]
venalicium
100
A Pompeian who wished to go to the sports area would go to the _____. [amphitheater, baths, forum, palaestra, theater]
palaestra
100
From where did most Pompeians get water for their homes?
public fountains
200
He's king of the gods and wields a thunderbolt. Greek or Roman name acceptable.
Zeus, Jupiter
200
John’s behavior was risible. Give the Latin root and its meaning from which “risible” is derived.
ridet / laughs, smiles
200
Complete the following analogy: villa : villam :: navis : _____.
navem
200
Name one of the main shopping areas in the city of Pompeii.
Street of Shops or forum
200
What kind of performances were given in the small theater in Pompeii?
(musical) concerts
300
She's a virgin, enjoys hunting and vengeance, lives in the wood, and usually scantily clad. Greek or Roman name acceptable.
Artemis, Diana
300
Give the Latin word and its meaning from which “claimant” is derived.
clamat / calls, shouts
300
Complete the following analogy: Caecilius : Caecilium :: Metella : _____.
Metellam
300
Pompeii had many fountains and baths. How was the water for them brought to the city?
by aqueduct
300
What is the term for the writing on the walls of Pompeii which tells us so much about its citizens?
graffiti
400
He's god of the underworld, enjoys kidnapping, and keeps a stash of pomegranate seeds handy. Greek or Roman name acceptable.
Hades or Pluto
400
She's a true humanitarian and full of magnanimity. Describe her character and name the Latin root.
She's a great person, magnus
+200 bonus: name the other Latin root of magnanimity and its definition.
400
“Have you seen your mother, baby, standing in the shadows?” is a line from an old Rolling Stones song. Give the proper form of mater in the Latin translation of this sentence.
matrem - accusative direct object
400
On what street in Pompeii did Caecilius Iucundus live?
Stabiae Street
400
In what direction from Mount Vesuvius does Pompeii lie?
south / southeast
500
She's goddess of rainbows and enjoys delivering messages almost as much as Hermes/Mercury. Greek or Roman name acceptable.
Iris or Arcus
500
Some people practice the tonsorial arts. Give a common term for a person who does this.
barber/hairdresser
500
How is the syntax (grammatical use) of a Latin noun shown/indicated?
the case ending
500
How many gates did the city of Pompeii have?
eight / octo
500
Of the Forum Baths, Stabian Baths, and the Central Baths, which lie closest to the house of Caecilius?
Central Baths