A Brief Quiz On A Few Of Catullus' Poem
Catullus was a Roman poet whose expressions of love and hatred are generally considered the finest lyric poetry of ancient Rome. Most of them were about his love for Lesbia. What else do you know about his poems? Take this brief quiz on a few of Catullus' Poem and find out.
- 1.
In Catullus' invitation to Fabullus (poem 13), when will Fabullus dine well?
- A.
Tonight
- B.
Tomorrow
- C.
In a few days
- D.
Never
Correct Answer
C. In a few daysExplanation
In Catullus' invitation to Fabullus, it is mentioned that Fabullus will dine well "in a few days". This implies that the invitation is for a future date, not immediately. It suggests that Catullus is planning a special meal for Fabullus, but it will take a few days for it to be prepared or for the occasion to be arranged. Therefore, Fabullus can look forward to enjoying a good meal in the near future.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is Fabullus asked to bring to the dinner?
- A.
The dinner
- B.
A napkin
- C.
A girl
- D.
Wine
- E.
Salt
- F.
Poetry
Correct Answer(s)
A. The dinner
C. A girl
D. Wine
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- 3.
What case and number is "di"?
- A.
Nominative plural
- B.
Nominative singular
- C.
Dative singular
- D.
Vocative plural
Correct Answer
A. Nominative pluralExplanation
"di" is the shortened form of "dei"Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the tense and mood of "attuleris"?
- A.
Future indicative
- B.
Future subjunctive
- C.
Perfect subjunctive
- D.
Future perfect indicative
Correct Answer
D. Future perfect indicativeExplanation
This verb is in a conditional clause: "You will dine well, if you will have brought . . ."Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is Catullus' purse full of?
- A.
Spiders
- B.
Money
- C.
Dust
- D.
Cob-webs
Correct Answer
D. Cob-websExplanation
Catullus' purse is full of cob-webs. This suggests that his purse is empty or contains very little of value. Cob-webs are often associated with neglect and lack of use, implying that Catullus' purse is not being used or filled with money. This answer contrasts with the other options of spiders, money, and dust, which could potentially be found in a purse but do not convey the same sense of emptiness and neglect.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The form "donarunt" is an example of what literary device?
- A.
Onomatopoia
- B.
Syncope
- C.
Personification
- D.
Litotes
Correct Answer
B. SyncopeExplanation
The full form of the "donarunt" is "donaverunt" - 3rd person plural perfect indicative active.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When does Egnatius NOT grin?
- A.
At a funeral
- B.
At a trial
- C.
At a tragedy
- D.
At any opportunity
Correct Answer
C. At a tragedyExplanation
Egnatius does not grin at a tragedy because it is a serious and somber event. Grinning at a tragedy would be seen as inappropriate and disrespectful.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What word does Catullus use to describe Egnatius?
- A.
Morbum
- B.
Elegantem
- C.
Urbanum
- D.
Bone
Correct Answer
D. BoneExplanation
In this question, Catullus uses the word "bone" to describe Egnatius. "Bone" is a Latin word that means "good" or "worthy." This suggests that Catullus has a positive opinion of Egnatius and views him as a good or worthy person. The word choice implies that Catullus holds Egnatius in high regard and respects him.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What people are Egnatius compared to?
- A.
Romans
- B.
Sabines
- C.
Etruscans
- D.
Spaniards
- E.
Pompeians
- F.
Umbrians
Correct Answer(s)
A. Romans
B. Sabines
C. Etruscans
F. UmbriansExplanation
The given answer suggests that Egnatius is compared to Romans, Sabines, Etruscans, and Umbrians.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is the Latin word for urine?
- A.
Lotium
- B.
Lotio
- C.
Gingiva
- D.
Mane
Correct Answer
A. LotiumExplanation
Lotium is the Latin word for urine.Rate this question:
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