Death 5

Question 1

Inter se consulunt, ultrum intra tecta maneant an in aperto vagentur.

Answer 1

They consulted among themselves whether to stay inside the buildings or roam about in the open.

Question 2

Nam crebis ingentibusque trenoribus tecta nutabant, et quasi emota sedibus suis nunc huc nunc illuc abire aut referri videbantur.

Answer 2

For the buildings were shaking with the frequent and huge tremors and seemed to sway forwards and backwards now this way now that as though torn away from their foundations.

Question 3

Sub dio rursus casus pumicum metuebatur, quamquam levium exesorumque, quod tamen periculorum collatio elegit

Answer 3

Outside again the falling of the pumice stones was feared although light and porous which however a comparison of the dangers suggested the latter choice.

Question 4

Et apud illum quidem ratio rationem apud alios timorem timor vicit.

Answer 4

And indeed in his case rational argument conquered rational argument, in their case fear conquered fear.

Question 5

Cervicalia capitibus imposita linteis constringunt

Answer 5

Pillows placed on their heads they tied down with linen cloths.

Question 6

Id munimentum contra incidentia fuit.

Answer 6

That was protection against falling objects.