Concepts
Passive Periphrastics:
What does a passive periphrastic express?
Necessity or obligation (“must be ___ed”).
Quintus Advenit A & B:
Why does Quintus arrive in Britain and whose household does he join?
He comes after losing his home in Pompeii and joins Salvius' household.
Belimicus Ultor (A & B):
How does Belimicus try to get revenge after losing earlier games?
He attempts to sabotage Dumnorix, but his schemes embarrass him instead.
Tumultus (A & B):
What causes the riot in Alexandria?
Tensions between ethnic groups showing instability in the city.
What is a Dative of Agent, and when are they used.
Datives of Agent tell us by whom/by what the passive action must be done. They are used along with Passive Periphrastics.
Dative of Agents:
In a passive periphrastic, what does the dative of agent show?
The person who must perform the action.
Tripodes Argentei (A & B):
What causes the conflict involving the silver tripods?
A dispute of who will have the better gift for King Cogidubnus.
Rex Spectaculum Dat (A–D):
What spectacle does Cogidubnus host, and what happens that shows Roman British culture?
Animal shows/races/performances, highlighting Roman entertainment and local participation.
Rex Spectaculum Dat (A–D):
How does Cogidubnus respond when one of the animals causes danger or chaos during the spectacle?
He keeps his composure and restores order, showing his authority and the respect he commands as king.
What are Passive Periphrastics? Give an example.
They explain what must be done to something. One example would be "Book must be read."
Ablative Absolutes:
What is an ablative absolute?
A noun + participle in the ablative that forms a circumstantial clause (“with X having been Y’d”).
Ad Aulam (A & B):
Why is Quintus traveling to the palace, and what problem arises during the journey?
He travels to visit King Cogidubnus, but a lot of obstacles delay or endanger the trip.
Quintus De Se (A & B):
What personal story does Quintus tell, and why is it important for his character?
He describes escaping Pompeii and traveling the empire, revealing his resilience and background.
Ludi Funebres (A–C):
How does Dumnorix demonstrate his skill or bravery during the funeral games, and how does this affect the crowd’s reaction?
He performs impressively often defeating Belimicus which wins the crowd’s admiration and fuels Belimicus’s jealousy.
What are Ablative Absolutes?
Subjunctive Formation:
How do you recognize the imperfect subjunctive?
It uses the full infinitive + personal endings (amarem).
Caerimonia (A & B):
What is being prepared at Cogidubnus’s palace, and why is it important?
A religious ceremony honoring the former emperor, showing Roman influence in Britain.
De Urbe Alexandria (A & B):
What two major features of Alexandria does Quintus describe?
The multicultural population and landmarks such as the Museum, Library, and Pharos.
The Pharos Lighthouse:
Why was the Pharos famous?
It was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and guided ships into Alexandria’s harbor.
Describe Subjunctive formation for a imperfect passive singular version of Cumulo, Cumulare, Cumulavi, Cumulatum.
Cumulareris
Irregular Verbs: velle, malle, nolle:
What does velle mean, and what is its first-person singular?
What does malle mean?
What does nolle mean?
“To want”; volo.
“To prefer.”
“To not want/refuse.”
Ludi Funebres (A–C):
What type of event are the ludi funebres, and who competes for attention or glory?
It is a boat race; Dumnorix and Belimicus compete.
Barbillus:
Who is Barbillus, and what role does he play in Quintus’s life?
A wealthy patron in Alexandria who shelters Quintus and becomes a mentor.
Emperor Claudius:
What was Claudius’s major accomplishment related to Britain?
He ordered the successful Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43.
Translate this future passive participle, Laudati.
Laudanda