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1. "The large square where we begin our tour is known to Romans by which of these names?"
2. "That thin hungry looking gentleman with the scrolls must be going to the Basilica"? Is he going to pray?
3. "As we proceed with our tour you will notice the tall buildings where the poorer Romans live". What are they better known as?
4. "I must apologise for that dreadful smell, it's garum". What did Romans do with garum?
5. "In front of you is the Colosseum, our great amphitheatre. The games have been cancelled due to last nights dreadful storm." How many could the stadium hold?
6. "What is the noise? Where is everyone going? It must be the free grain which is given to the poor." Under what name would the Romans recognise this gift?
7. "I've never seen so many people running. Perhaps it is a funeral." Where were rich peoples ashes buried?
8. "Who said murder? Who was murdered on the Ides of March?"
9. "Ladies and Gentlemen, this is dreadful news. Let us seek refuge for a time in my uncle's peristylum?" Where did our plucky tourists hide?
10. "Again let me apologise, Ladies and Gentlemen. My uncle insists you stay as his guests overnight. The common people are enraged and it is not safe to stir outdoors." In which room would the tourists dine?
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