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Caroline Lawrence has won numerous awards for her "Roman Mysteries" series of historical novels set in the time of the Roman Emperor Titus. Flavia, who lives in Ostia, solves mysteries with her three friends Nubia, a freed slave girl from Africa; Jonathan, a Jewish boy; and Lupus, a mute beggar boy.
6 Caroline Lawrence quizzes and 75 Caroline Lawrence trivia questions.
1.
  "The Thieves of Ostia" by Caroline Lawrence    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is the first book in a series called "The Roman Mysteries".
Average, 15 Qns, andynwilliams, Aug 24 11
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2.
  Cave Curiositas    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on the first nine books in the "Roman Mysteries Series" by Caroline Lawrence, featuring the adventures of Flavia Gemina, Jonathan Ben Mordechai, Nubia, and Lupus and the dangers that they frequently encounter.
Average, 10 Qns, Wibble, May 12 08
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3.
  The Man from Pomegranate Street    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the final installment of "The Roman Mysteries" series by Caroline Lawrence and personally it is my favourite book so I hope you like the quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, daenerysmn, Nov 24 11
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4.
  The Roman Mysteries...so far    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is based on Caroline Lawrence's series called "The Roman Mysteries", of which (in 2007) 15 books are published. And there's more to come!
Average, 15 Qns, cadfaelgirl, May 30 09
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5.
  "The Secrets of Vesuvius" by Caroline Lawrence    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is the second book in the series "The Roman Mysteries". It would be a good idea to play the "The Thieves of Ostia" quiz first as it introduces you to the main characters. Hope you enjoy this quiz!
Average, 15 Qns, andynwilliams, May 12 08
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  The Pirates of Pompeii    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"The Pirates of Pompeii" is the third in the wonderful "Roman Mysteries" series by Caroline Lawrence, which tell the story of four young detectives in ancient Rome: Flavia, Jonathan, Nubia and Lupus. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, Flavia_Gemina, Aug 27 17
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trivia question Quick Question
In "The Colossus of Rhodes", what are the children searching for?

From Quiz "The Roman Mysteries...so far"





Caroline Lawrence Trivia Questions
1. Who is getting married in Scroll I?

From Quiz The Man from Pomegranate Street

Answer: Flavia Gemina

It is unclear here who the bridegroom is, but Flavia is in the middle of her preparations for her wedding. Polla and Nubia are both there to help her.

2. What colour is the flower that Flavia and Nubia are searching for which will save Jonathan?

From Quiz The Pirates of Pompeii

Answer: Pink

A 'pink blossom' called Neapolitan Cyclamen; Dr Mordecai called it the 'amulet'.

3. What are the names of the four main characters?

From Quiz The Roman Mysteries...so far

Answer: Flavia, Jonathan, Lupus and Nubia

All are children in the Ancient Roman era.

4. Who did the four friends rescue from the Tyrrhenian Sea?

From Quiz "The Secrets of Vesuvius" by Caroline Lawrence

Answer: Pliny the Elder

Pliny the Elder is otherwise known as Admiral Pliny. Pliny the Younger is his nephew. Sextus is a bodyguard and Marcus Flavius Geminus is Flavia's father.

5. The books follow four children solving mysteries. They are: Flavia, Nubia, Lupus and ... ?

From Quiz "The Thieves of Ostia" by Caroline Lawrence

Answer: Jonathan

Aristo is the children's teacher, Mordecai is Jonathan's father and Venalacius is the slave-dealer.

6. Who is Emperor of Rome at the beginning of Scroll II?

From Quiz The Man from Pomegranate Street

Answer: Titus

Titus is still alive at this point, so he still holds the title.

7. Which Emperor was Pliny's friend?

From Quiz "The Secrets of Vesuvius" by Caroline Lawrence

Answer: Vespasian

Vespasian's full name is Titus Flavius Vespasianus.

8. Where is this book set?

From Quiz "The Thieves of Ostia" by Caroline Lawrence

Answer: Ostia

Ostia is the port of Rome.

9. What does Jonathan write on the wall of the men's toilets?

From Quiz The Man from Pomegranate Street

Answer: Beware of Remus

In Latin, Jonathan writes "Cave Remum", which is supposed to make Titus cautious of his brother, Domitian, who Jonathan thinks is trying to murder his brother to gain power.

10. What is the missing word to this quote? 'Volare: to _________! Cantare: to sing!'

From Quiz The Pirates of Pompeii

Answer: fly

"Volare: to fly! Cantare: To sing! To fly in the painted blue sky, to fly so happy and high..."

11. Which two children become related by marriage during the series?

From Quiz The Roman Mysteries...so far

Answer: Flavia and Jonathan

Jonathan's sister marries Flavia's uncle.

12. Who is the Roman god or goddess of blacksmiths and metalworkers?

From Quiz "The Secrets of Vesuvius" by Caroline Lawrence

Answer: Vulcan

Vulcan, Apollo and Jupiter are gods - Juno is a goddess. Jupiter and Juno are king and queen of the Roman gods. Apollo is the Roman god of the sun.

13. The book starts with Flavia looking for something that's been stolen from her dad, but what is the object?

From Quiz "The Thieves of Ostia" by Caroline Lawrence

Answer: An amethyst signet-ring

It originally belonged to her mother. A magpie stole it.

14. According to some guards, what were Titus' last words?

From Quiz The Man from Pomegranate Street

Answer: I only regret one thing

Aristo brings the information that some guards said that these were Titus' last words. None of the group of mystery-solvers can fathom what this means.

15. How old is Pulchra's sister Pollina?

From Quiz The Pirates of Pompeii

Answer: six

Pulchra's youngest sister, Pollinilla, is only five.

16. How many times does the Emperor invite the children to Rome, in the first 15 books?

From Quiz The Roman Mysteries...so far

Answer: 2

Twice, in two different books.

17. Which port did the four friends sail into?

From Quiz "The Secrets of Vesuvius" by Caroline Lawrence

Answer: Pompeii

They were going to stay with Flavia's Uncle Gaius who lived near Stabia but they docked in Pompeii as Flavia's father says that "The harbour at Stabia is murder to get in and out of."

18. Whilst trying to recover her necklace and the ring, what sort of wild animal surrounded her underneath the tree?

From Quiz "The Thieves of Ostia" by Caroline Lawrence

Answer: Dog

There were six, in total.

19. Which character begins to call himself 'Jason'?

From Quiz The Man from Pomegranate Street

Answer: Floppy

Floppy leaves with Flavia for Ephesus, but because his sister wants to inherit his possessions in Italy, he pretends to die. When in Asia Minor, the new name ensures that he won't be reported as actually being alive.

20. Which god's temple do the four friends and Pulchra visit?

From Quiz The Pirates of Pompeii

Answer: Dionysus

Dionysus was the Greek god of vineyards and wine.

21. What profession does Marcus Flavius Geminus have?

From Quiz The Roman Mysteries...so far

Answer: Sea captain

Flavia's introduction every time somebody meets her: "Flavia Gemina, daughter of Marcus Flavius Geminus, Sea captain" which she repeats so often through the books, sends it into the heads of readers. In "The Dolphins of Laurentum" Flavia's father encounters a shipwreck and barely survives but Lupus to the rescue!

22. How much was the antique vase that Aristo showed the four friends worth?

From Quiz "The Secrets of Vesuvius" by Caroline Lawrence

Answer: Four hundred thousand sestercii

This amount is nearly half a million.

23. How did Jonathan rescue Flavia?

From Quiz "The Thieves of Ostia" by Caroline Lawrence

Answer: Sling and stones

They didn't have guns in ancient Roman times.

24. In "The Thieves of Ostia", when they were being chased by Venalicius' men, the children found themselves in the grounds of a synagogue. A man with a long beard in a turban approaches them and tells Jonathan that he is not welcome there. Why?

From Quiz Cave Curiositas

Answer: Christian & Christianity

In Roman society Jews were looked down upon but accepted in most communities. Christians, however were considered subversive by both Romans and Jews alike. They were considered to preach dangerous teachings which completely opposed what all good Jews stood for, and the Romans were simply afraid of what they didn't understand. The penalty for practicing Christianity varied from community to community, from ostracizing to imprisonment, to death by stoning or fighting for their lives in the local games.

25. Who does Domitian force to get married?

From Quiz The Man from Pomegranate Street

Answer: Aristo and Nubia

Upon finding out that both Nubia and Aristo happen to love each other, and after making Aristo take part in a semi-gladiatorial fight, Domitian makes the couple marry. They marry in the arena and are then set free along with the others taken captive by Domitian.

26. Why did Nubia run away to join Kuanto and the other runaway slaves?

From Quiz The Pirates of Pompeii

Answer: Pulchra had beaten her and broke her flute

Nubia thought Flavia had shouted at her the evening that they had been invited to dine with Pulchra's parents, but she only ran away after Pulchra had beaten her and broke her flute the following morning.

27. What is the name of the wealthy, charismatic man whom Flavia has a crush on?

From Quiz The Roman Mysteries...so far

Answer: Publius Pollius Felix

The Patron as he is better well-known, enchants Flavia. She then establishes herself in love until a friend of her father's enlightens her as to the countless other women who love him. Flavia doesn't fall in love with Pliny the Younger - he falls in love with Miriam. Flaccus does appear to be in love with Flavia and later kisses her and asks her to marry him - she refuses but she may change her mind...

28. What type of pancake did the four friends and Uncle Gaius eat?

From Quiz "The Secrets of Vesuvius" by Caroline Lawrence

Answer: Chick - pea

But first they had to find a blacksmith named Vulcan.

29. What was Flavia hoping to buy with the money from the jewellery she found in the magpie's nest?

From Quiz "The Thieves of Ostia" by Caroline Lawrence

Answer: A set of all twelve scrolls of the Aeneid

However, she ended up buying Nubia, although her father paid the extra hundred sestercii. The Aeneid tells the story of the Trojan hero Aeneas's perilous flight from Troy to Italy following the Trojan War.

30. In "The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina" which dance does Flavia take part in to purge herself of her infatuation with Publius Pollius Felix?

From Quiz Cave Curiositas

Answer: Tarantella

The Tarantella, named after the spider "tarantula", was a frenzied dance, often danced by desperate women who had been overcome by passion of which they wanted to be freed. In Flavia's case, the passion of first love; the tarantula's bite. Nubia also took part in the dance, wanting to free herself of her feelings for their tutor, Aristo.

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