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TO LICINIUS MURENA..

by Horace.

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

Q01of 10

What is the central philosophical advice Horace gives to Licinius in this poem?

Q02of 10

The opening nautical metaphor—neither 'pursuing the main ocean' nor 'pressing upon the hazardous shore'—is best understood as representing:

Q03of 10

Which structural feature best describes the overall form of this poem as translated here?

Q04of 10

The image of 'the lofty pine' being 'more frequently agitated with winds' primarily illustrates:

Q05of 10

When Horace writes that 'Apollo sometimes rouses the silent lyric muse,' he is most likely alluding to:

Q06of 10

The phrase 'neither does he always bend his bow' refers to Apollo in his role as:

Q07of 10

'A well-provided breast hopes in adversity, and fears in prosperity' is best interpreted as meaning:

Q08of 10

The tone Horace adopts toward Licinius throughout the poem is best described as:

Q09of 10

The advice to 'prudently contract your sails, which are apt to be too much swollen in a prosperous gale' is directed at someone who is currently experiencing:

Q10of 10

According to the poem, which deity is credited both with bringing harsh winters and removing them?

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