NLE 2015 Latin III Passage (A Political Dilemma)

In line 1, we learn that Fabricius

• thought highly of himself

• had accomplished great things

• traveled widely

• longed for glory

Rufinus is described in lines 1-2 (Rūfīnus…perītus) as

• strong militarily

• fearful of mutiny

• lacking in discipline

• concerned about his soldiers

Rufinus is further described in line 3 (Īdem…avārus) as

• a bully

• a role model

• a just man

• a greedy thief

In lines 3-5 (Propter…habēbat), what was Fabricius’ reaction to Rufinus?

• He hated him.

• He valued his friendship.

• He admired him.

• He thought he was weak.

In lines 3-5 (Propter…petēbat), Fabricius felt this way because Rufinus

• had made bad military decisions

• was loyal to his friends

• lacked good character

• was a natural leader

In lines 6-7, cōnsulēs creandī essent is best translated

• for the purpose of electing consuls

• consuls had to be elected

• by electing consuls

• when the consuls will be elected

In lines 7-8 (Cum…ignāvī), those competing with Rufinus for the consulship were

• outstanding political leaders

• unfit to lead

• outspoken about their mistrust of Fabricius

• military heroes

In lines 8-9 (Fabricius…darētur), Fabricius supported Rufinus’ bid for the consulship

• in spite of the way he felt about Rufinus

• because he thought he could control

• because of his friendship with Rufinus

• despite Rufinus’ physical injury

How is quam in line 11 best translated?

• that

• which

• whom

• than

In lines 9-12 (Multīs…vendat), the response of Fabricius to those questioning his action indicates that

• he would never support a dishonest friend

• he would rather take the lesser of two evils

• everyone deserves a second chance

• honesty should always be rewarded