DBG 5.26-27

In lines 2-3 we learn that Ambiorix and Catuvolcus are

• regions of Gaul
• Roman soldiers
• chieftains of Gaul
• horsemen

In line 3 cum is best translated

• after
• although
• when
• with

In line 3 presto fuissent is best translated

• they were absent
• they had been absent
• they had been helpful
• they had ignored

In line 5 suos refers to

• Indutiomarus and his forces
• Ambiorix and Catuvolcus
• the Roman forces
• the forces of Ambiorix and Catuvolcus

In line 5 lignatoribus is best translated

• trees
• wood
• wood-gatherers
• scouts

In line 6 oppugnatum is

• part of a compound verb
• a gerundive
• a supine expressing purpose
• an infinitive

In lines 6-9 we learn that

• the Romans beat off the attack
• the Roman camp was taken
• the cavalry was of little use
• the Gauls celebrated victory

In line 9 conclamaverunt governs

• a passive periphrastic
• an ut clause and an indirect statement
• a cum clause and an indirect statement
• two indirect statements

In line 10 quae is best translated

• whom
• things which
• places where
• what things?

In line 11 minui is best translated

• to threaten
• to be threatened
• to increase
• to be settled