Camma the Druid: A Day in 55 BCE

Camma, a druid in 55 BCE Gaul, performs rituals, teaches, and mediates conflicts. She interprets troubling omens and resolves a dispute with a neighboring tribe. Despite a temporary resolution, she learns of an impending Roman threat. Camma advises her tribe to stay, though she privately doubts their safety. She observes celestial signs, indicating a larger threat.

What roles does Camma fulfill as a druid in her community?

• Hunter, gatherer, fisherman, and sailor

• Merchant, artist, musician, and dancer

• Religious leader, judge, healer, and scholar

• Warrior, farmer, trader, and builder

Why is the druids' knowledge not recorded in writing?

• They are forbidden by the Roman law

• They prefer oral traditions for storytelling

• They lack the materials to write

• It is considered too sacred

What does Camma use to heal the old woman's eye infection?

• Mistletoe

• Aloe vera

• Lavender

• Chamomile

How does Camma resolve the conflict with the Redones tribe?

• By organizing a feast

• By offering a peace treaty

• By declaring war

• By negotiating a cattle payment

What does the intercepted parchment reveal to Camma?

• The Romans are approaching their lands

• A neighboring tribe seeks alliance

• A natural disaster is imminent

• A new trade route has opened

What advice does Camma give the elders regarding the Roman threat?

• To seek help from other tribes

• To prepare for battle

• To flee to the nearby hills and hide

• To trust in the gods and remain in their home

What is Camma's private concern about the Roman threat?

• The gods have abandoned them

• The tribe lacks sufficient warriors

• Her power to help might be limited

• The village is running out of resources

What does Camma do before going to bed?

• Writes a letter to the Romans

• Teaches the children a new song

• Observes the planets and consults her charts

• Prepares a feast for the gods

What does the bright streak across the sky signify to Camma?

• A sign of good fortune

• A message from the gods

• A warning of a natural disaster

• An omen of an unknown event

What larger threat does Camma sense beyond the neighboring tribes?

• A plague

• A rebellion within the tribe

• A severe drought

• The Roman legions