Gladiator

e
Maximus is wounded with a cut to his neck.
 
Chapters 4-6
Before you read
6
Discuss 
these 
questions.
a
Where do you think Maximus will go? Why?
b
Do you think Quintus will try to help him? Why (not)?
7
Check the meanings of these words in your dictionary. 
arena cage chain spear tiger
Which is:
a 
something that is sharp, pointed and could kill a man?
b
something that you use to stop an animal running away?
c
a prison for an animal?
d
a wild animal?
e
a place where sports and games are held?
After you read
8
Who says these things? Who to? What are they talking about? 
a 
“They’re more expensive than we are.”
b 
“Some are good for fighting, some for dying. You need both.”