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Storgy

Quiz — Storgy

TO LYDIA..

by Horace.

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

Q01of 10

Who is the speaker directly addressing at the opening of the poem?

Q02of 10

What does the speaker accuse Lydia of doing to Sybaris?

Q03of 10

Which of the following best describes the poem's overall structure?

Q04of 10

The phrase 'shuns he the oil of the ring' most likely refers to Sybaris avoiding which activity?

Q05of 10

To which mythological figure is Sybaris compared at the poem's close?

Q06of 10

What is the primary tone of the speaker throughout the poem?

Q07of 10

Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as something Sybaris used to do before falling in love?

Q08of 10

The allusion to Thetis and Troy functions primarily to suggest which idea?

Q09of 10

The image of Sybaris fearing 'the yellow Tiber' suggests which contrast within the poem?

Q10of 10

Which literary technique best describes the repeated 'Why' questions throughout the poem?

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