Horace Introduction

Question 1

Horace titles these poems "Sermones," light, conversational poems that poked fun at humanity.

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The Satires

Question 2

Horace fought in this battle on the side of the assassins of Caesar. His side lost the battle.

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Philippi

Question 3

Three major civil wars occurred during Horace's lifetime. Caesar defeated Pompey in this one.

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Pharsalus

Question 4

"Horace's exploitation of the possibilities of the Latin language is extraordinary." e.g...

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Both answers are correct.

Question 5

Horace&#x27;s full Latin name was

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Quintus Horatius Flaccus

Question 6

How did Horace end up fighting at the Battle of Philippi?

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He was recruited by Brutus while studying in Athens.

Question 7

All of the following themes are treated in "The Odes" of Horace, except...

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stoichiometry

Question 8

Through Maecenas, Horace became a personal friend of this most powerful man on the planet.

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Augustus

Question 9

Horace was already in his mid 30's when Octavian defeated Antony and Cleo in this battle.

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Actium

Question 10

All of the following are works by Horace, EXCEPT

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DAMN.

Question 11

Which of the following famous quotes is found in a poem by Horace?

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Carpe diem.

Question 12

After Horace earned a reputation as a poet, he was introduced to this rich patron of the arts.

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Maecenas

Question 13

Inspired by the Egyptian poet Callimachus, Horace described his Muse as...

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slender

Question 14

What is striking about Horace's social background?

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His father had been a freedman (i.e. a freed slave)

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