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De Bello Gallico Book 4 Context Questions
De Bello Gallico Book 4 Context Questions
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Book 4 Context questions along with some trivia to engage the Week of Dialogue
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1
Which element did
not
necessarily put the Romans at a disadvantage (4.24)
They fought with their ships surrounded
They fought on unknown land
They fought against a heavy barrage of thrown weapons
They fought encumbered and burdened by their weapons
2
What is significant about the previous phrase in the context of the passage? (4.29)
This suggests Caesar and his men may come back to Britain.
This suggests that the Romans were bound to lose.
This reflects how Caesar is "always right."
This states that Briton's men proved stronger in battle.
3
"Eodem die legati ab hostibus missi ad Caesarem de pace venerunt" highlights which irony?(4.36)
Caesar was able to calm panicking Roman soldiers
Caesar suddenly turns the tide in a tough British offensive
British war chariots which worked so well failed to work
Pick here to lose like the Britons
4
Book Four primarily concerns:
Caesar's expedition into Britain
The Gallic Wars
The Punic Wars
Caesar's expedition into Germany
5
"itaque ad omnes casus subsidia comparabat" best shows what trait of Caesar?
Well-prepared
Perseverance
Confidence
Strength
6
What detail about the eagle bearer may have made his words and actions so inspirational? (4.25)
He emphasizes the aim not to give the standard to the enemy
He, the standard, went first from the ship toward the enemy
He had his legion's soldiers all organized in front of him
He tosses the standard sign down from the ship
7
"inde fundis, sagittis, tormentis hostes propelli" (4.25) the case of tormentis is:
Nominative Subject
Abl. Manner
Abl. Means
Abl. Respect
8
Translate "id quod necesse erat accidere" (4.29) literally:
this which happened to be necessary
that which must be done
this was necessary to happen upon this
that which was necessary to happen
9
Which Latin phrase best supports the previous question?
mobilitatem equitum praestant
incitatos equos sustinere
per omnes partes perequitant
stabilitatem peditum praestant
10
Which Latin phrase gives the best evidence for the previous question?
[eum] remiserunt
suas commendare
in vincula [eum] coniecerant
obsidesque imperavit
11
What specifically is the significance of Caesar's depiction of the eagle standard-bearer?(4.25)
This tells thoroughly about the formation of Caesar's men.
This highlights Caesar's role in inspiring his soldiers.
This suggests the standard and soldier are equally needed.
This reflects the motivational power of the standard bearer.
12
The beginning of 4.34 reflects Caesar as:
The one who holds the fate of his disarrayed men
Caesar being Caesar and controlling his men
A central presence on the battlefield
A savior of his men
13
"Quibus rebus pertubatis nostris, novitate pugnae" (4.34) best relates to which in 4.33?
aurigae paulatim ex proelio excedunt
expeditum ad suos receptum habeant
ex essedis desiliunt et pedibus proeliantur
ipso terrore equorum et strepitu rotarum ordines perturbant
14
What had happened to Commius the Atrebatian? (4.27)
He deliberated with the Britons uninterrupted.
He was sold as a hostage to the Celts.
He had been captured by the common people of Britain.
He was murdered by the Britons.
15
Which element of British chariot battle allowed them to succeed, according to Caesar? (4.33)
Rigid Defense
Brute Force
Mobility
Adaptable
16
Which element listed does NOT play a role in describing the battles and endeavors of book four?
Power of allied troops
Knowledge of the land
Chance
Organization
