6. THE CREATION OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE, 44 B.C.E.

Quiz for Document 6.2: The Scene at a Roman Bath

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1. Where does Seneca live with the result that he hears all that goes on in a public bath?

In a villa nearby

In a hotel next door

In an apartment above the bath

In the street outside the bath

2. Which of these kinds of people does Seneca not mention hearing while they are at the public bath?

Food vendors

Instrumental musicians

Weight lifters

Loud talkers