I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii Chapters 1-5

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What year did Mount Vesuvius erupt?

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79 AD

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What event caused Marcus and Tata's life to change?

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Their owner, Linus, died.

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Why was the fruit vendor upset with Marcus?

Back

He thought Marcus might steal the apples.

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What made Tata feel lucky as a slave?

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He was bought by a kind man who taught him about science.

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Who did Marcus see in the gladiator parade?

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His father, Tata.

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What is a gladiator?

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A gladiator is a person trained to fight in ancient Rome, often in arenas.

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What does it mean to be a slave?

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A slave is a person who is owned by someone else and forced to work without pay.

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What is the significance of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?

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It destroyed the city of Pompeii and preserved it under ash.

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Who was Linus?

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Linus was the owner of Marcus and Tata.

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What did Tata want to be?

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Tata wanted to be a gladiator.