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TO VIRGIL..

by Horace.

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

Q01of 10

What is the primary form/structure of 'To Virgil' by Horace?

Q02of 10

Which Muse does Horace invoke at the opening of the poem, and why is this choice significant?

Q03of 10

What does the image of Mercury wielding his 'dreadful Caduceus' primarily represent in the poem?

Q04of 10

What is the thematic purpose of the Orpheus allusion in the poem?

Q05of 10

What virtues does Horace associate with Quinctilius Varus in the poem?

Q06of 10

Who is the primary speaker and addressee in 'To Virgil'?

Q07of 10

What is the overall tone of the poem's concluding statement: 'what it is out of our power to amend, becomes more supportable by patience'?

Q08of 10

What does Horace mean when he says the gods 'did not lend him to us on such terms'?

Q09of 10

Which poetic technique does Horace use when he describes faith as 'the sister of Justice'?

Q10of 10

According to the poem, which statement best describes Virgil's relationship to Quinctilius?

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