1.) Festus had sold Tata to the gladiators to compete against the Cyclops. My opinion on selling people to others is that it is a very cruel and disgusting thing. I think everybody should be able to walk around freely and not be captured and forced to be given to other people while being treated harshly.

2.) Marcus wanted to save Tata and thought of a plan. He decided that he would disguise himself as a rich romans son and wear Festus's toga so he could get to Tata without getting suspicion. Then Marcus needed a weapon, he snatched an old mans snake basket and ran through the crowd with it. Finally, he crept closer toward the paraders just when the lanista recognized Marcus, he threw the bin full of snakes at the lanista. Then the lanista and the guards all ran as they were scared of the cobra and Marcus succesfully got to Tata and saved him. I think I would have definitely also tried to save Tata, but I don't think I would have created such a genius plan and might have gotten myself in worse trouble.

3.) When the lanista recognized Marcus, Marcus threw a basket of cobras at her and veered everyones attention from him and they all ran away in fear. I learned that Marcus has very intelligent thinking and can make a great plan under stress and not much time. This shows that Marcus' determination is amazing and inspiring, so he will always find a way.

4.) When Marcus and Tata were in the mountain, Marcus worries that the gladiators will come find them and take then back to Pompeii. I think I would also be worried since they just escaped from the guards of Pomepeii and they wouldn't just let some slaves escape this easily.

5.)I think that the enslaved should not act with violence since they are most likely to get punished very harshly or could get their life taken. Instead, I think that they should try their best to leave without notifiying their masters but even this is very risky since if you get caught, you will most likely get punished.