Livy Characters

Question 1

What characteristics did Romulus show?

Answer 1

Bravery:

Question 2

What characteristics did Tullus Hostilius show?

Answer 2

Risk taker

Question 3

What characteristics did Publius Horatius show?

Answer 3

Bravery

Question 4

What characteristics did Lucius Tarquinius Priscus show?

Answer 4

Ambition

Question 5

What characteristics did Servius Tullius show?

Answer 5

Easily influenced

Question 6

What characteristics did Lucius Tarquinius (Superbus) show?

Answer 6

Ambition

Question 7

What characteristics did Sextus Tarquinius show?

Answer 7

Deceptive

Question 8

What characteristics did Brutus show?

Answer 8

Intelligence

Question 9

What are the main characteristics shown by the senators in chapter 2?

Answer 9

Sensible

Question 10

What are the main characteristics shown by the plebeians in chapter 2?

Answer 10

Respectful

Question 11

What characteristics did Lars Porsenna show?

Answer 11

Generous/hospitable- let Tarquinius and family stay with him
Selfish- raised an army to attack Rome because he feared his throne was at threat
Clever-settled down to baracade Rome because attack failed
Scared-of gaius
Ruthless- threatens to burn gaius
Respectful-praises gaius for his bravery
Sensible- seeks peace because he is scared
Generous- Let cloelia go back with chosen hostages

Question 12

What characteristics did Horatius Cocles show?

Answer 12

Leadership- he stopped the army fleeing by blocking bridge and begging them to stay. He was ‘Romes defence in her hour of need’. Told the army what to do.
Good fighter- held off enemy’s (with two people for a while)
Patriotic- risked his life for his country, and so he can be seen as heroic
Pious- prayed and swam back to Rome via the river Tiber
Respected- a statue put up of him, was given land and food during a food shortage.

Question 13

What characteristics did Gaius Mucius show?

Answer 13

Patriotic- wants to do a bold gesture to raise Rome’s prestige and morale.
Sensible- got Consul’s permission before making expedition so it didn’t seem like he was deserting the camp.
Brave- makes solo expedition to Etruscan camp & Burns his left hand and so called Scaevola.
Quick thinking- has to guess who to stab, although he does get it wrong.
Clever/Deceptive- lies to Porsenna that there are many more Romans coming to kill him so he becomes scared

Question 14

What characteristics did Menenius Agrippa show?

Answer 14

Persuasive- he succeeded in his negotiations.
Clever- by comparing the plebeians and senates to the belly and the limbs.
Good speaker- he had a way with words and was the senates spokesman.

Question 15

What characteristics did Coriolanus show?

Answer 15

Military leadership, organised a body of the toughest soldiers to fight against the Roman army to protect Corioli.
Brave, fought against the Roman army, although he failed.
Unpatriotic, joins the Volsci who dislike his native city.

Question 16

What characteristics did Attius Tullius show?

Answer 16

Ambitious: plots attack against Rome
Cunning/astute: plans games to encourage the Volsci to be part of his army
Deceitful: tells consuls that there will be fights and arguments so he didn’t want to attend the games
Persuasive/devious: gives speech to trick the consuls

Question 17

What characteristics did Cincinnatus show?

Answer 17

Humble/Just - Used to be a consul but is now working on small farm, does not want to run for a second time
Hard working - Worked as a plougher on the farm (under 3 acres)
Patriotic - Worried for future of Rome when approached, changes into toga from dirty work clothes
Straight forward - Before dawn enters forum and chooses best soldier to be poor nobleman
Decisive/Good Organiser - Orders shops to be shut and 5 days’ supplies to be brought
Good military leader/Tactician - Takes army to Mt Algidus, rides alone to see enemy camp, tells army to leave bags and surround Aequi before battle cry
Merciful - Spares some Aequi lives (under yoke to show surrender)
Generous - Gives enemy property to his men
Abuse of power/Family loyalty - Holds onto his dictatorship, gives false evidence against Volscius in a trial in favour for his sons, Volscius is found guilty and exiled
Not power hungry - Resigns 15 days later

Question 18

What characteristics did Camillus show?

Answer 18

Military leadership - led Romans to capture Veii after 50 year campaigns.
Honest - rejects offer from school teacher.
Just - School teacher stripped, gave boys sticks to thrash teacher.
Honourable - gives representative from Falerii permission to go to Roman senate.
Pious- prays before leaving Rome
Angry- prays that Rome will pay if he’s innocent
Patriotic- more depressed about Rome’s situation than his own
Persuasive- bursts into council meeting, offers to lead a night attack
Good war leader- attack on Gauls succeed
Clever- uses the uneven broken ground for an advantage over the Gauls

Question 19

What characteristics did the Fabii show?

Answer 19

Rude and violent (in manner) - when negotiating with the Gauls, arrogant, hot-headed, impulsive/foolish, untrustworthy, good fighters/brave, poor military leaders, impious/showing impiety and have poor/bad tactics.

Question 20

What admirable characteristics did individuals show at the time of invasion of the Gaul (not Camillus)?

Answer 20

Albinius - pious because he gave up his cart for the vestal virgins
Papirius - bravery, pious beat the Gauls with his Ivory staff
G. Fabius Dorsuo - pious and brave because he risks his life to perform a sacrifice
Pontius Cominus - bravery because he reached Rome by floating down the Tiber on a cork raft
Marcus Manlius - bravery, quick thinking because he woke up and beat the Gauls, pushing them down the hill

Question 20

What admirable characteristics did the Romans show at the time of invasion of the Gaul (not individuals)?

Answer 20

Sensible

Question 21

What shameful characteristics did the Romans show at the time of invasion of the Gaul (not individuals)?

Answer 21

Cowardice