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TO PHIDYLE..

by Horace.

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

Q01of 10

What does Horace promise Phidyle if she performs the simple ritual at the new moon?

Q02of 10

Which of the following best describes the overall structure of this ode?

Q03of 10

Where are the grand sacrificial animals said to be pastured before being slaughtered by priests?

Q04of 10

The imagery of 'crackling salt' and 'consecrated cake' primarily serves to emphasize which theme?

Q05of 10

What literary technique is most evident in the contrast between the 'ravening swine' Phidyle offers and the grand victims that 'stain the axes of the priests'?

Q06of 10

What is the role of the speaker's tone throughout the poem?

Q07of 10

To whom or what does the phrase 'offended Penates' refer?

Q08of 10

Which of the following correctly identifies a natural image Horace uses to describe threats Phidyle's offerings will ward off?

Q09of 10

What does Horace mean when he says 'if an innocent hand touches' the offering?

Q10of 10

Which element does Horace specifically mention as used to crown the household gods?

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