Boudica section H

Question 1

What did suetonius do?

Answer 1

1)Not even Suetonius was silent in such a crisis. Although he had
confidence in the courage of his men, he combined pleas and prayers

Question 2

What did Suetonius say to his soldiers?

Answer 2

2)that they should ignore the shouts and empty threats of the
barbarians, saying that there were more women to be seen among
them than young fighting men.

Question 3

When would they surrender?

Answer 3

3)He said they were unwarlike and
unarmed and that they would surrender immediately when, after
being routed numerous times

Question 4

What did they realise

Answer 4

4) they realised the strength and courage

of their conquerors

Question 5

How many people bring the battle to an end?

Answer 5

5) He added that even in a force consisting of many

legions, it is the few who bring battles to an end

Question 6

Why would the glory of men increase?

Answer 6

6)and that the glory of
these men would be increased because a small band of men earned
the glory of an entire army.

Question 7

What should they do s an army?

Answer 7

7)He said they should stand together, cast
their javelins and continue the slaughter with their shield-bosses and
swords.

Question 8

What should they take no thought of?

Answer 8

8)They should take no thought for plunder: when victory is won
there would be enough for all.

Question 9

What gave signal to fight?

Answer 9

9This stirred the hearts of the veterans

who were experienced in battle, and Suetonius confident of the outcome gave the signal to fight