Lines 32-39

Question 1

ille cubans gaudet mutata sorte bonisque rebus agit laetum convivam,

Answer 1

The county mouse, as he reclined, was rejoicing at his change of luck and amid the good cheer was playing the part of a happy guest,

Question 2

cum subito ingens valvarum strepitus lectis excussit utrumque.

Answer 2

when suddenly a huge banging of doors shook them both from their couches.

Question 3

Currere per totum pavidi conclave, magnisque exanimes trepidare,

Answer 3

Terrified, they ran along the length of the room, and they were even more frightened out of their wits

Question 4

simul domus alta Molossis personuit canibus.

Answer 4

as soon as the lofty house resounded with Molossian hounds.

Question 5

tum rusticus ‘haud mihi vita est opus hac,’ ait et ‘valeas: me silva cavusque tutus ab insidiis tenui solabitur ervo.’

Answer 5

Then the country mouse said ‘I don’t need this type of life,’ and added, ‘Farewell: my wood and hole, safe from sudden attacks, with their meagre vetch will console me.’