WorksheetsPliny the Younger, Epistula 6.4
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 8mins
Who is the author of the letter in the provided text?
Cicero
Pliny the Younger
Seneca
Tacitus
To whom is Pliny writing in this letter?
His friend
His wife
His son
His teacher
Why did Pliny not accompany Calpurnia to Campania?
He was ill
He was busy with his duties
He was traveling elsewhere
He did not want to go
What is the main reason for Calpurnia’s trip to Campania?
Business
Health reasons
Visiting family
Vacation
What does Pliny hope to learn by being with Calpurnia in Campania?
The local customs
The state of her health and well-being
The weather
The food
Which of the following best describes Pliny’s emotional state in the letter?
Indifferent and uncaring
Anxious and worried
Angry and brooding
Excited and happy
What does Pliny request from Calpurnia to ease his worries?
To return home immediately
To write daily letters
To send gifts
To visit him
How does Pliny describe his reaction after reading Calpurnia’s letters?
He feels angry
He feels secure for a moment, then anxious again
He feels bored
He feels confused
Which literary device is most evident in Pliny’s description of his fears?
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Irony
Simile
Why does Pliny say he would worry even if Calpurnia were strong and healthy?
Because he does not trust her
Because he loves her and cares for her
Because he is jealous
Because he is forgetful
In 3-4 complete sentences, identify Pliny's feelings towards Calpurnia and explain how they motivate his request at the end of the letter.
In your response you should do the following:
1) Include at least one specific Latin citation from the passage. Provide the Latin and/or cite line numbers and translate or accurately paraphrase the Latin. Refer to more than a single word in your reference.
2) Explain how the Latin citation(s) support(s) your response.
