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Identify the monumental complex and describe three rooms of it, addressing its function (200 words). Identification of the monument and function (1 point); description of three rooms (1 point).    

Describe the architectural features and the function of this monument, using the terms arena, cavea, and fossa bestiaria (200 words). Architectural features (1 point); function/events (1 point).  

Unguentaria are small narrow-necked flasks to contain perfume oils or unguents.

The sources described a rotating banquet hall, as one of the central features of the Nero’s house, but there are not archaeological evidences of it.

SECTION C. GRAMÁTICA 2.  ¡A conocernos! You’re getting to know a bit more about Ana and David, your possible roommates. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words to complete the comparison of equality or inequality. (5 pts; 1pt/question; partial credit will be awarded for partially correct answers) 1. David toma cuatro clase en la universidad y Ana toma dos. David toma [word1] [word2] [word3] Ana. (inequality)

SECTION B. VOCABULARIO 2. ¡A limpiar! You’re making a list of the chores that need to be done in your new house. Fill in the blank with the appropriate infinitive (unconjugated) verb to describe the chore. Some chores have multiple logical options. (7 questions; 1 pt/question) Modelo: Q: __ el baño. A: limpiar WORD BANK:  hacer > lavar > llenar > ordenar  > pasar > planchar > recoger > sacar > vaciar  1. ___ la basura. 

SECTION D. CULTURA 2. Write a superlative statement describing which of the three countries we studied in this unit is the most interesting and why (the sentence need not be especially long or complicated). (2 pts; 1 pt for grammar, 1 pt for content)

SECTION D. CULTURA 1.  Clase de cultura. One of your professors in Costa Rica has sent you a pre-course survey to gauge your cultural knowledge of Central America before you arrive. Select (1-4) or type (#5) the option that best responds to each question based on the information covered in class and homework. (5 pts; 1 pt/question) 1. El país más poblado es…

SECTION A. COMPRENSIÓN AUDITIVA. ¡A estudiar en Costa Rica! You are planning to study abroad in Costa Rica soon, and you need to find an apartment near the campus of la Universidad de Costa Rica. Listen as the real estate agent describes a potential apartment and indicate whether the following things are mentioned (se menciona) or are not mentioned (no se menciona). (5 pts; 1 pt/question) 1. La distancia entre el apartamento y la universidad

SECTION C. GRAMÁTICA 3. ¿Quién es mi nuevo/a compañero/a? Using a reflexive verb in the nosotros/as form, write one sentence to describe something about your daily routine that you have in common with either Ana or David. (2 pts; 1 pt grammar, 1 pt content)