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Quiz about Spartacus Blood and Sand Episode 2

"Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Episode 2) Quiz

Visibly weary of enslavement and separated from his wife, the embattled Spartacus arrives at the ludus of Quintus Batiatus to begin gladiatorial training.

A multiple-choice quiz by stanlove35. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
stanlove35

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
326,063

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Failure to pass the final test could condemn a gladiator to what location? Hint

the mines

the plains of Gaul

the villa

the arena

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Question 2 of 10

2. Sarcastic and uncouth, Crixus mockingly offered to fetch food and water for Spartacus when he entered the baths of the ludus. What was the other amenity Crixus offered? Hint

scented oils for his feet

scented oil for his cell

coin for his freedom

scented oil for his hair

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Jupiter's Cock" was arguably one of the most popular expressions used in season one. Varro was first to say it as a result of what? Hint

Training all night and resuming regular training immediately afterwards

Kerza dropped something on his foot

Spartacus dropped something on his foot

Doctore ordered him to shine his gladius

4. Doctore asked the new recruits what was beneath their feet upon entering the ludus training grounds. After one of them replied incorrectly, he referenced Crixus for the correct answer. What did he say? Hint

"Sacred sand Doctore, watered with sweat and tears."

"Sacred ground Doctore, I shall water it with Thracian blood"

"Sacred sand Doctore, watered with sweat and blood."

"Sacred ground Doctore, watered with the tears of blood."

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Spartacus's answer when asked by a fellow recruit their chance of survival in the arena? Hint

"You all will survive."

"Who cares, eat Juno and die."

"Ask another, you pompous boy lover."

"You're all going to die."

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Question 6 of 10

6. Out of self interest, what did Ashur offer Spartacus to help him gain strength for the final test? Hint

bread

medicine

sugar

private cell

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Question 7 of 10

7. What item did Legatus Glaber return to Spartacus during his visit? Hint

a letter from the Syrian his wife was sold to

a helmet from one of the executed Thracians

the trinket cloth from Sura's thigh

a necklace from his wife

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Question 8 of 10

8. During Ilithyia's discussion with Lucretia, she admitted being a "bad girl" and in jest recommended Lucretia "stand a bit away" because of what? Hint

Juno hurling a bolt at her

Jupiter hurling a bolt at her

She did not have the favor of Batiatus

She ate too many beans

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Question 9 of 10

9. During Batiatus's effort to discover motivation for Spartacus to perform well in the arena, he encourages Spartacus to "accept his fate". What was stated as the alternative? Hint

"Crumble up to the mines."

"Be disgruntled by it."

"Be destroyed by it."

"Learn a lesson from it."

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Question 10 of 10

10. After Spartacus's auspicious victory over Crixus to pass the final test, he was branded with "The Mark of Batiatus" and recited the words of what oath? Hint

Gladiatorial Alliance

GladiatorumTitan Oath

Sacramentum Alliance

Sacramentum Gladiatorum

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Failure to pass the final test could condemn a gladiator to what location?

Answer: the mines

Doctore pleaded with Batiatus concerning Spartacus's unpredictability and recommended the mines as a suitable location.

2. Sarcastic and uncouth, Crixus mockingly offered to fetch food and water for Spartacus when he entered the baths of the ludus. What was the other amenity Crixus offered?

Answer: scented oils for his feet

With honor and glory of a marine, the "Undefeated Gaul" was Spartacus's primary nemesis for most of season one.

3. "Jupiter's Cock" was arguably one of the most popular expressions used in season one. Varro was first to say it as a result of what?

Answer: Training all night and resuming regular training immediately afterwards

According to Roman mythology, Jupiter was the god of sky and thunder as well as king of the gods.

Answer: "Sacred ground Doctore, watered with the tears of blood."

Doctore admired the honor Crixus displayed of his craft. At the time, Crixus held the title as Champion of Capua.

5. What was Spartacus's answer when asked by a fellow recruit their chance of survival in the arena?

Answer: "You're all going to die."

Spartacus's words proved prophetic and unfortunate for the new recruit (Marcus). He was hastily slain by Barca during the final test.

6. Out of self interest, what did Ashur offer Spartacus to help him gain strength for the final test?

Answer: bread

Spartacus reluctantly took the bread and shared it with Varro.

7. What item did Legatus Glaber return to Spartacus during his visit?

Answer: the trinket cloth from Sura's thigh

Prior to going off to war, Spartacus placed the garment around his wife's thigh to comfort her concerns while away.

8. During Ilithyia's discussion with Lucretia, she admitted being a "bad girl" and in jest recommended Lucretia "stand a bit away" because of what?

Answer: Jupiter hurling a bolt at her

Lucretia replied: "He would have to choose between targets."

9. During Batiatus's effort to discover motivation for Spartacus to perform well in the arena, he encourages Spartacus to "accept his fate". What was stated as the alternative?

Answer: "Be destroyed by it."

Words spoken in the discussion were later repeated in irony under different circumstances.

10. After Spartacus's auspicious victory over Crixus to pass the final test, he was branded with "The Mark of Batiatus" and recited the words of what oath?

Answer: Sacramentum Gladiatorum

The oath was as follows: "I commit my flesh, my mind, my will to the glory of this ludus and the commands of my master Batiatus. I swear to be burned, chained, beaten or die by the sword in pursuit of honor in the arena."

Source: Author stanlove35

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