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Quiz on Horace and His Poetry

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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?

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Augustus

c)

Nero

d)

Tiberius

2.

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

a)

Roman epic poetry

b)

Greek lyric poetry

c)

Egyptian love poetry

d)

Persian mystical poetry

3.

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

a)

A monument more lasting than bronze

b)

A temple to the gods

c)

A statue of Augustus

d)

A library of knowledge

4.

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?

a)

Live and let live

b)

Seize every day, giving no thought for tomorrow

c)

Knowledge is power

d)

To each his own

5.

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

a)

Traveling the world

b)

Working on his Sabine farm

c)

Attending social gatherings

d)

Writing in solitude

6.

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

a)

A philosophical quote

b)

A joke or humorous remark

c)

A prayer

d)

A farewell message

7.

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

a)

Virgil

b)

Maecenas

c)

Ovid

d)

Cicero

8.

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

a)

Wealth

b)

Power

c)

Pleasure

d)

Knowledge

9.

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!

a)

Venusia

b)

Rome

c)

Athens

d)

Carthage

10.

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

a)

Auctioneer's agent

b)

Farmer

c)

Soldier

d)

Merchant

11.

Hey Keira and Kyle. After wrapping up his student life, which legendary army did Quintus decide to join,much to the surprise of us all?

a)

Marcus Brutus

b)

Julius Caesar

c)

Augustus

d)

Pompey

12.

Hey Kyle! At what age did Quintus bravely fight as a military tribune, impressing all of us for sure.

a)

Twenty-two

b)

Twenty-one

c)

Twenty

d)

Nineteen

13.

In a thrilling historical showdown, where did Quintus command a legion on the losing side? So, Kathy. We want to know.

a)

Philippi

b)

Rome

c)

Athens

d)

Carthage

14.

During a lively debate in class, Elliot asked who introduced Quintus to Maecenas? Somebody tell him!

a)

Virgil

b)

Julius Caesar

c)

Augustus

d)

Marcus Brutus

15.

After receiving support from Maecenas, what exciting new pursuit did Quintus dive into? Payton?? Thoughts?

a)

Writing poetry

b)

Teaching

c)

Farming

d)

Trading