Quiz on Horace and His Poetry

Imagine it. Kathy and Kyle are vigorously debating about which Roman emperor first admired Horace's poetry and even asked him to become his private secretary. Elliott and Payton--Can you help them out?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Nero

• Tiberius

Hey Max and Keira. Do you know what type of poetry Horace modeled his Odes on?

• Roman epic poetry

• Greek lyric poetry

• Egyptian love poetry

• Persian mystical poetry

In a lively classroom discussion, Elliott asked, 'What did Horace claim to have created though his poetry? Who will help him???

• A monument more lasting than bronze

• A temple to the gods

• A statue of Augustus

• A library of knowledge

Imagine--You three--Max, Kathy, and Payton--are in a philosophy class. What was Horace's attitude towards life, as summed up in his own words?

• Live and let live

• Seize every day, giving no thought for tomorrow

• Knowledge is power

• To each his own

Let's talk about our favorite places. What did Horace enjoy more than living in Rome?

• Traveling the world

• Working on his Sabine farm

• Attending social gatherings

• Writing in solitude

Anybody???!! Do you know what Horace was inclined to end his epistles with?

• A philosophical quote

• A joke or humorous remark

• A prayer

• A farewell message

During a lively discussion in class, Max asked Kathy 'Who was the friend that introduced Horace to Augustus?'

• Virgil

• Maecenas

• Ovid

• Cicero

During a lively debate in class, Kathy asked, Elliott 'What was the purpose of life according to Epicurus, whom Horace sometimes followed?'

• Wealth

• Power

• Pleasure

• Knowledge

WHo wants this one??! Can you guess where our friend Quintus was born? Was it the bustling streets of Rome or somewhere else? Let's see if you can get it right!

• Venusia

• Rome

• Athens

• Carthage

Somebody! Quick! What was the profession of Quintus' father?

• Auctioneer's agent

• Farmer

• Soldier

• Merchant