Why will Barbillus help Quintus?

He helps because Quintus is Caecilius' son

Why is Barbillus happy?

He recognizes Quintus as Caecilius' son

What has happened for a long time?

Nothing has been heard out of Pompeii

How does Barbillus respond when he learns of Caecilius' death?

he says Caecilius was a good man

What does Quintus say happened to Pompeii?

It had been destroyed by Vesuvius

What does Quintus say happened when their ship was wrecked?

All their possessions were destroyed

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Stage 18 Reading Comprehension: Chapter 2

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1
As what does Quintus introduce Melissa?
his wife
a friend
a slave girl
his sister
2
Why will Barbillus help Quintus?
He helps because Quintus is Caecilius' son
He needs workers
He is Quintus' real father
He likes Melissa
3
What does Quintus say is necessary?
For them to work
To have nothing
To have money
Dinner
4
What had been prepared?
a big dinner
clothes
a ship
shops
5
Why is Barbillus happy?
He recognizes Quintus as Caecilius' son
He was looking for Quintus
He likes Melissa
Quintus tells him Caecilius is dead
6
How do Quintus and Melissa respond to Barbillus' offer of help?
They offer to pay him
They refuse his help
They are confused
They give him thanks
7
What will happen if Quintus and Melissa work well?
They will own slaves
They will buy the shop
They will please Barbillus
They will get their own house
8
What has happened for a long time?
Barbillus has been looking for Quintus
Caecilius has done business with Barbillus
Nothing has been heard out of Pompeii
Barbillus has been a merchant in Alexandria
9
What does Quintus say happened to his parents?
They still run a bank in Pompeii
They died in the city
They arrived safely at Britain
They left Pompeii
10
How does Barbillus respond when he learns of Caecilius' death?
he is happy
he is angry
he is confused
he says Caecilius was a good man
11
What does Quintus say happened to Pompeii?
Barbillus has been heard of there
Everyone in Pompeii died
Caecilius' bank is there
It had been destroyed by Vesuvius
12
What does Quintus say happened to him and Melissa?
They arrived safely at Britain
They died in the city
They lost their parents
They destroyed Pompeii
13
What does Barbillus have?
Food
Shops
Clothes
Money
14
How does Barbillus feel when Quintus greets him?
sad
happy
confused
angry
15
How do Quintus and Melissa feel after Barbillus asks about Quintus' father?
sad
happy
angry
confused
16
What does Quintus say happened when their ship was wrecked?
They sailed on another ship
They prepared dinner
All their possessions were destroyed
They found work

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