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TO THALIARCHUS..

by Horace.

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

Q01of 10

What does Horace observe about Mount Soracte at the opening of the poem?

Q02of 10

What specific object does Horace ask Thaliarchus to bring out from storage?

Q03of 10

What practical action does Horace recommend to combat the winter cold indoors?

Q04of 10

Which two specific trees does Horace mention as undisturbed by the gods' calming of the winds?

Q05of 10

The phrase 'ill-natured hoariness' in the poem most likely refers to which of the following?

Q06of 10

What is the central philosophical theme of the poem, reflecting one of Western literature's earliest expressions of this idea?

Q07of 10

Who is identified as ultimately responsible for calming the storms and warring winds in the poem?

Q08of 10

The Campus Martius mentioned near the poem's end was historically a location in Rome associated with which activity?

Q09of 10

What technique does Horace primarily use in the poem's opening stanza to establish the mood before shifting to his advice?

Q10of 10

What does the poem suggest a young man should do when a girl playfully resists giving up a token?

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