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Jason led Vinnie and Mandy out of the house.

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"We'll pass through the agora.

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It is the heart of our city," said Jason.

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"This is where people buy and sell things.

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We make the laws of Athens here too.

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Men, women, and slaves can be together in the agora."

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Suddenly, Mandy pulled Vinnie's arm.

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"Look at that!"

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She pointed upward.

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"Whoa!" Vinnie said, stopping.

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He stared up at a tall, rocky hill.

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Many stairs led up to the top.

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At the top were many buildings.

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"There's the Parthenon," said Jason. "Isn't it great?"

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He pointed out a large building surrounded by tall, white columns.

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"It's beautiful!" Mandy gasped.

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"I can surely tell you're not from here.

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Where are you from?" Jason asked.

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"From New Jersey." Vinnie said nervously.

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"I have never heard of New Jersey," said Jason, frowning.

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They reached the agora.

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People were everywhere.

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"Jason!" a man called. "Here's some bread.

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You have to eat a lot to win the race!"

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He held out a loaf.

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"Thank you!" said Jason.

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Another voice yelled, "Jason, your lyre has been fixed!

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Come by later to pick it up."

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"Can you play that instrument?" asked Vinnie.

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"Sure," said Jason.

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"I learn music at the gymnasium."

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"Good luck, Jason!" called out three more voices.

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"I will compete in the sprint race at the Olympic Games," said Jason.

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"The race will be held in Olympia.

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I am the youngest runner, but I am the fastest."

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"I love watching the Olympics!" said Mandy.

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Jason stared at her with his mouth wide open.

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"Women are not allowed to watch the games!"

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"Jason!" a tall man called out.

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He was a few years older than Jason.

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He walked up to Mandy and Vinnie.

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"My name is Milo.

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I am the fastest runner in Athens!"

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"But I thought . . . ," said Vinnie, pointing to Jason.

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"Did he tell you he was the best? Ha-ha!" laughed Milo.

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"Everyone knows that I will wear the olive wreath of victory this year!"

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"Milo, stop bragging," said Jason with a half smile.

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"After the race begins, you will see me far ahead of you!"

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He turned to Mandy.

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"You must stay in the agora now," Jason said.

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"We're going to the gymnasium."

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Surprised, Mandy cried, "No, I want to come with you!"

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Jason shook his head.

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"Girls aren't allowed inside.

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You must wait here until we come out."

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Mandy stamped her foot.

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She hated being left out.