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Quiz about Spartacus Blood and Sand Episode 3

'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' (Episode 3) Quiz

Now a gladiator, Spartacus seeks to climb the ranks to earn coin for his wife's freedom. In his way stands the mighty Crixus. Answer these 10 questions to test what you remember about episode 3.

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

Author
stanlove35

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
327,125

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
292

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the title of the festival games in episode 3? Hint

Vulcanalia

Primitivus

Shadow Games

Legends

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was Spartacus originally scheduled to fight prior to maneuvering his way to the primus? Hint

Varro

Gnaeus

Doctore

The Legatus

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Question 3 of 10

3. Spartacus successfully taunted Gnaeus into a fight and quickly bested him. When asked what happened, Spartacus replied he charged like what? Hint

"a raging bull"

"a crazed goat"

"a crazed bull"

"a crazed dog"

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Question 4 of 10

4. What did Ashur purchase for Crixus in his efforts to charm Naevia? Hint

Dress

Bottle of wine

Ring

Necklace

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Question 5 of 10

5. After stating he did not need a lesson in submission, Spartacus was sent to the hole for speaking out of term. Who accompanied him? Hint

Barca

Gnaeus

Kerza

Varro

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Question 6 of 10

6. Subsequent to Spartacus questioning Barca's fighting skills, Varro told him a tale of how Barca gained his legend. According to the story, who did Barca defeat? Hint

Beast from the underworld

The chief of his village

His son

His lover

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Question 7 of 10

7. During Varro's sex exhibition, a patron waged denarii on how long Varro would last. How much was waged? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. During the party, what did Batiatus have Crixus show to one of the patrons? Hint

His penis

His battle scars

His sword

His shield

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Question 9 of 10

9. When introducing Spartacus and Crixus in the Primus, Batiatus preceded their names with Thrax and Myrmillo respectively. What does this represent? Hint

Right or lefty

Ranking

Fighting style and weapon

Type of shoes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Crixus soundly defeated Spartacus in the primus but his life was spared. How did this occur? Hint

Varro interfered

The crowd chanted "live"

He signaled submission and Batiatus granted it

He signaled submission and Glaber granted it

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the title of the festival games in episode 3?

Answer: Vulcanalia

Vulcanalia was a festival in ancient Rome held on August 23 each year in honor of the Roman god Vulcan.

2. Who was Spartacus originally scheduled to fight prior to maneuvering his way to the primus?

Answer: Varro

Spartacus and Varro were scheduled to fight in the first match, but after learning the victor would be awarded little coin, he would see otherwise.

3. Spartacus successfully taunted Gnaeus into a fight and quickly bested him. When asked what happened, Spartacus replied he charged like what?

Answer: "a crazed goat"

Spartacus teased him by making mockery of his fighting style, comparing it to a wet little girl.

4. What did Ashur purchase for Crixus in his efforts to charm Naevia?

Answer: Necklace

After receiving the necklace from Ashur, Crixus gave him a glare instead of coin.

5. After stating he did not need a lesson in submission, Spartacus was sent to the hole for speaking out of term. Who accompanied him?

Answer: Varro

While in the hole, Spartacus apologized to Varro but not without hearing his thoughts on Spartacus's wild behavior.

6. Subsequent to Spartacus questioning Barca's fighting skills, Varro told him a tale of how Barca gained his legend. According to the story, who did Barca defeat?

Answer: The chief of his village

The noble Margo as he was called was also rumored to be his father.

7. During Varro's sex exhibition, a patron waged denarii on how long Varro would last. How much was waged?

Answer: 5

Towards the end of the "first" session with the slave, Varro made an apology to his wife Aurelia.

8. During the party, what did Batiatus have Crixus show to one of the patrons?

Answer: His sword

According to Batiatus, it was the same sword Crixus used to strike down the Gargan twins.

9. When introducing Spartacus and Crixus in the Primus, Batiatus preceded their names with Thrax and Myrmillo respectively. What does this represent?

Answer: Fighting style and weapon

The interpretation of this has also included where they resided.

10. Crixus soundly defeated Spartacus in the primus but his life was spared. How did this occur?

Answer: He signaled submission and Batiatus granted it

Submission in the arena was done by raising two fingers. Up to this time, Spartacus expressed it not being an option.

Source: Author stanlove35

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