Building comprehension of 'Escape from Pompeii' through rich discussion | English

Starter quiz

Tranio's father is called...?
- Marcus
- Dion ✓
- Lucius
- Titus
What job does Tranio's father have?
- senator
- gladiator
- actor ✓
- farmer
Which is the correct spelling for the setting of the text?
- Pompai
- Pompeii ✓
- Pompey
What profession does Livia's family have?
- baker ✓
- teacher
- artist
Which mountain is located near to the city of Pompeii?
- Etna
- Vesuvius ✓
- Somma
Sequence the following events from the text in chronological order.
- 1
  
  ⇔
  
  Tranio is staring out of the window, listening to the streets below.
- 2
  
  ⇔
  
  Tranio plays a game of Jacks with Livia.
- 3
  
  ⇔
  
  Tremors shake the earth and damage the theatre.
- 4
  
  ⇔
  
  The sky is darkened by ash.
- 5
  
  ⇔
  
  Mount Vesuvius erupts.