Horace Ode 2.3 Questions

What advice does Horace give about maintaining equanimity?

• Never feel any emotions

• Only experience happiness

• Maintain balance in good and bad times

• Avoid all difficult situations

The phrase "aequam memento rebus in arduis servare mentem" suggests we should:

• Seek wealth and power

• Keep a level head in difficult times

• Always celebrate life's pleasures

• Avoid challenging situations

How does Horace characterize death in this ode?

• As something only affecting the poor

• As an evil to be feared

• As the ultimate equalizer affecting all humans

• As something that can be avoided through virtue

Which natural imagery does Horace use to create a setting of pleasure?

• Stormy seas and rocky shores

• Pine trees and flowing stream

• Mountains and valleys

• Desert and wasteland

What philosophical school of thought does this ode most closely reflect?

Cynicism is a philosophical school of thought that originated in ancient Greece and is characterized by a negative outlook on life, distrust of others, and a belief that people are motivated by selfishness.

Epicureanism is an ancient Greek philosophy that emphasizes the importance of pleasure, moderation, and simplicity in pursuit of happiness.

Stoicism is based on the idea that virtue is the only true good and is sufficient for happiness. Stoics believed that a simple, peaceful life is the most virtuous, and that people should avoid powerful emotions and attachments.

Skepticism is the idea that some or all knowledge is impossible or uncertain.

• Cynicism

• Epicureanism

• Stoicism

• Skepticism

The phrase "moriture Delli" (Dellius, you're going to die/about to die) serves what purpose?

• To threaten Dellius

• To remind readers of life's brevity

• To praise Dellius's achievements

• To mock human fears

According to the ode, why should one keep an even mind and try to enjoy life no matter what?

• Everyone will be rich

• Everyone will get old

• Everyone will die

• Everyone will struggle

What role do wines and perfumes (vina et unguenta) play in this ode?

• It represents moral decay

• It symbolizes spiritual enlightenment

• It's a means of celebrating life

• It's mentioned as something to avoid

What kind of participles are the words "exitura" and "inpositura"?

• Present Active Participle

• Perfect Passive Participle

• Future Active Participle

Which word references Charon's boat - all will enter the Underworld?

• cumbae

• Orci

• pinus

• unguenta