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TO QUINTUS DELLIUS..

by Horace.

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

Q01of 10

What is the primary philosophical advice Horace gives Dellius in the opening lines?

Q02of 10

The phrase 'sable threads of the three sisters' is best understood as an allusion to which mythological figures?

Q03of 10

Which two trees are described as interweaving their boughs to create shade in the pastoral scene?

Q04of 10

What does the image of 'the lot of all is shaken in the urn' primarily convey?

Q05of 10

The poem's tone shifts noticeably after the pastoral scene. Which pair of words best describes the two contrasting tones?

Q06of 10

What is the significance of mentioning 'ancient Inachus' in the poem?

Q07of 10

Which item is NOT among the things Horace tells Dellius to order brought to the retreat?

Q08of 10

The line 'you must depart from your numerous purchased groves' uses which literary technique to reinforce its message?

Q09of 10

What role does 'Charon's boat' play in the poem's conclusion?

Q10of 10

According to the poem, what ultimately happens to the wealth a person accumulates during their lifetime?

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