Stage 2: Daily Life

Hodie (Today) did you wake up earlier, later, or around the same tempus (time) as Caecilius?

What was the stola that Metella wore?

Which do you think looks like a stola, based on the description?

What was a typical Roman breakfast like for Caecilius?

Where did Caecilius receive his visitors (clientēs)?

Verum aut Falsum:

The Patronus Charm in Harry Potter summons a silvery animal to help protect Harry from Dementors.

Where did Caecilius spend the rest of his morning trading and banking?

Do you usually:

What did a typical Roman lunch consist of?

What did Caecilius typically do after lunch?

How do you feel about siestas (naps)?

What were some of Metella's responsibilities in the household?

Based on the passage, how did the freedom of Roman women compare to that of women in Greece or the Near East?

What does the Latin word 'triclinium' mean?