In ancient Rome, actors were respected and well-compensated.

Q10

                                  describes an organism that can live in a broad range of salinities.

Section I: Fill in the Blank (10 pts) Write the missing word(s) in the blank provided.  Each question is worth 1 pt.

Tyndarus is an example of which stock character in Roman comedy?

Compare and contrast blood circulation (from the heart to the gills, to the body, and back to the heart) between typical bony fishes and a tuna. Be sure to detail the structures that make circulation unique in tunas, as well as the implications of heterothermy for their ecology.

Tunas have been described as the perfect swimming machines. Briefly describe five characters of tunas that justify this designation.

Section IV: Long Answer Questions (34 pts). Answer the following 2 long answer questions. Write Complete Sentences. Each is worth 17 pts.

Scholars use different kinds of evidence to reconstruct the history of ancient Rome, but each has its benefits and disadvantages. Please describe one form of evidence we’ve discussed in class, including 1 benefit and 1 disadvantage. Then, provide one example of a piece of evidence we’ve seen in class that is part of this evidence type. What does it tell us? What can’t it tell us? (Or what are its limitations?)

Briefly argue for or against the following claim: “The Captives critiques the institution of Roman slavery.” In your answer, provide two examples from the play that support your argument.