Quiz · Pompeii, the Buried City

Question 1What is the main topic of this listening passage?

The Roman city of Pompeii and its destruction How volcanoes form near large cities The daily work of modern scientists in Italy Roman trade across the Mediterranean Sea

Question 2What happened to Pompeii in the year seventy-nine?

A great flood covered the city A large fire burned all the houses The mountain exploded and ash buried the city Enemies attacked and destroyed the walls

Question 3Why is Pompeii so useful for scientists today?

It still has many active volcanoes to study It shows how ordinary Romans lived their daily lives It provides gold and treasure for museums It proves that Romans built very strong walls