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THE PRAISES OF A COUNTRY LIFE..

by Horace.

Ten questions on craft, meaning, and form. Untimed. Answer every question to submit.

Q01of 10

Who is revealed at the end of the poem to have delivered the entire praise of country life?

Q02of 10

What is the primary irony or 'twist' in the poem's conclusion?

Q03of 10

Which poetic technique best describes the structure of the poem as a whole?

Q04of 10

To which two Roman deities does the farmer offer his harvest fruits as recompense?

Q05of 10

What imagery does Horace use to evoke the restfulness of a summer afternoon in the countryside?

Q06of 10

How does the poem characterize the ideal country wife?

Q07of 10

Which of the following best describes the poem's dominant tone before the final twist?

Q08of 10

What does the farmer's seasonal activity in winter primarily involve, according to the poem?

Q09of 10

The phrase 'unbought collation' is used in the poem to suggest what quality of rural food?

Q10of 10

The opening line, 'Happy the man, who, remote from business,' echoes a classical literary tradition known as what?

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