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TO HIS JAR..

by Horace.

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

Q01of 10

What is the primary addressee of this poem?

Q02of 10

What structural device does Horace use by speaking directly to the wine jar throughout the poem?

Q03of 10

The phrase 'gives horns to the poor man' is best understood as an image of:

Q04of 10

According to the poem, for what occasion was the jar of wine to be opened?

Q05of 10

The reference to 'the Socratic lectures' in relation to Corvinus primarily serves to:

Q06of 10

What is the overall tone of 'To His Jar'?

Q07of 10

The mention of Cato's virtue being 'warmed with wine' functions chiefly as:

Q08of 10

Which of the following themes is most central to the poem?

Q09of 10

The closing image of 'returning Phoebus puts the stars to flight' indicates that:

Q10of 10

The imagery of Venus, the Graces, and Bacchus appearing together near the poem's end primarily reinforces which idea?

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