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Syntax Quiz

  1. What is the case and case use of “umbras” in line 48? 

    1. Ablative, means 

    2. Ablative, absolute 

    3. Accusative, direct object 

    4. Accusative, object of certain preposition 

  2. Why is “flectat” subjunctive in line 51? 

    1. Indirect statement 

    2. Indirect question 

    3. Purpose clause 

    4. Result clause 

  3. What causes Orpheus to look back at Eurydice? 

    1. A sudden madness 

    2. An eagerness to see her 

    3. A blinding light in front of him

    4. Eurydice calling “farewell” 

  4. What noun does “arduus” modify in line 54? 

    1. Caligine 

    2. Obscurus 

    3. Opaca 

    4. Trames

  5. What is the case and case use of “oculos” in line 57? 

    1. Ablative, means 

    2. Ablative, absolute, 

    3. Accusative, direct object 

    4. Accusative, object of certain preposition 

  6. What poetic device does Ovid use in line 58? 

    1. Polyptoton 

    2. Asyndeton 

    3. Metonymy 

    4. Anaphora 

  7. What is the cause of Eurydice’s death? 

    1. Stabbed by a thief 

    2. Burned in a fire 

    3. Bitten by a snake 

    4. Loneliness 

  8. What is the meter of line 61? 

    1. DDDD

    2. DSDD

    3. DSDS

    4. DDSS

  9. What poetic device does Ovid use in line 74? 

    1. Polyptoton 

    2. Antonomasia 

    3. Polysyndeton 

    4. Anaphora 

  10. What is the structure of refugerat in line 79? 

    1. Third person, singular, pluperfect, active, indicative 

    2. Third person, plural, pluperfect, active, indicative 

    3. Third person, singular, future perfect, active, indicative 

    4. Third person, singular, future perfect, passive, indicative

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