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Quiz about Spartacus Blood and Sand Episode 4

"Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (Episode 4) Quiz

After a less than stellar performance against Crixus, Spartacus is forced to fight in the pits to continue his quest of being reunited with his wife.

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

Author
stanlove35

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
328,192

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
271

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Question 1 of 10

1. What gladiator was also fated for the pits in this episode? Hint

Hamilcar

Crixus

Kerza

Varro

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who approached Lucretia in the market and offered to purchase the necklace she was attempting to pawn? Hint

Solonius

The Magistrate

Ovidius

Sextus

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Batiatus's reply after being second-guessed by Doctore in reference to sending Spartacus to the pits? Hint

"You sound like my father"

"If the Thracian cannot be tamed, he must be punished"

"If the beast cannot be tamed, it must be unleashed"

"You over step, question me again you shall join him"

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who declared the following phrase? "The mind of a woman, you deflect a gesture only to question where it lands." Hint

Batiatus

Crixus

Spartacus

Ashur

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Question 5 of 10

5. What oddity was revealed during the introduction of Spartacus's first match in the pits? Hint

A woman with 3 breasts

Transgender with missing hand

A man with no eyes

None of these

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Question 6 of 10

6. After being questioned by Lucretia about his dealings with Ovidius, Batiatus replied he was the "paterfamilias". What does this imply? Hint

He was head of the family

Aspiring lanista

Her husband

Aspiring Roman politician

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who served as Batiatus's body guard while in the pits? Hint

Doctore

Pietros

Barca

Crixus

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Question 8 of 10

8. Spartacus had several dreams about his wife in episode 4. The final one included visions of her return. What was the conclusion of this dream? Hint

She was riding a white horse

She was tending his wounds

They were making love

She was showered with bloody rain

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Question 9 of 10

9. What herb did Varro offer Spartacus to help ease the pain of his battered body from fighting in the pits? Hint

henbane

mandrake root

ginseng

horny goat weed

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Question 10 of 10

10. How did Spartacus save Batiatus's life in the pits? Hint

He yelled out to Barca

He hurled his weapon at one of the attackers

Batiatus saw apprehension in his eyes and ran

He yelled out to Ashur

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What gladiator was also fated for the pits in this episode?

Answer: Kerza

Kerza was slain and defaced by Ixion who pompously sported his face in victory.

2. Who approached Lucretia in the market and offered to purchase the necklace she was attempting to pawn?

Answer: Solonius

Lucretia was returning the necklace for coin to reduce their debts.

3. What was Batiatus's reply after being second-guessed by Doctore in reference to sending Spartacus to the pits?

Answer: "If the beast cannot be tamed, it must be unleashed"

As the ludus gladiator trainer, Doctore garnered much respect from Batiatus.

4. Who declared the following phrase? "The mind of a woman, you deflect a gesture only to question where it lands."

Answer: Crixus

Crixus purchased a necklace for Naevia but gave it to Lucretia soon after Naevia returned it fearing possible suspicion from her domina.

5. What oddity was revealed during the introduction of Spartacus's first match in the pits?

Answer: Transgender with missing hand

The transgender was shown ushering a container to the announcer filled with items representing weapons the combatants blindly chose from.

6. After being questioned by Lucretia about his dealings with Ovidius, Batiatus replied he was the "paterfamilias". What does this imply?

Answer: He was head of the family

Lucretia's concerns evolved around Batiatus not paying a local grain merchant who was also cousin to a local magistrate.

7. Who served as Batiatus's body guard while in the pits?

Answer: Barca

Even with the presence of the hulking brute, slave attackers sent by Ovidius still managed to inflict minor injury before being killed.

8. Spartacus had several dreams about his wife in episode 4. The final one included visions of her return. What was the conclusion of this dream?

Answer: She was showered with bloody rain

After the dream Spartacus decided to strike a deal with Batiatus to free his wife by waging coin against him in lieu of purposely falling to his opponent.

9. What herb did Varro offer Spartacus to help ease the pain of his battered body from fighting in the pits?

Answer: mandrake root

Spartacus kindly refused, fearing its effects could impact his performance in the pits.

10. How did Spartacus save Batiatus's life in the pits?

Answer: He hurled his weapon at one of the attackers

As a result of saving Batiatus's life, Spartacus was allowed to resume regular training.

Source: Author stanlove35

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