Short Essay 2

Question 1

Three inscriptions on the cippus

Answer 1

Patientia, virtus, spes

Endurance, courage, hope

Question 2

Patientia (endurance)

Answer 2

The capacity to endure difficulties until ones task is completed

Question 3

Patientia (endurance) example

Answer 3

Building the tunnel had challenges, such as when the two sides did not meet in the middle of the mountain. Also required lots of maintenance and maintenance issues being resolved

Question 4

Virtus (courage)

Answer 4

The capacity to bring about a desired result

Question 5

Virtus (courage) example

Answer 5

Had to overcome hostility and ambush, have courage to keep going and complete aqueduct. Courage to admit mistakes when they occurred

Question 6

Spes (hope) example

Answer 6

Hope that the aqueduct will function correctly after many years of work

Question 7

What does nonius fetus have to say about the virtues of the modern engineer

Answer 7

Dates demonstrates the idea that you cannot be a good technician, or engineer, unless you are a good manager elsewhere. He shows that a job that calls for some specialized knowledge also calls for leadership qualities