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Virginia Certamen Questions, Finals 1.24-54
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7. The historian Plutarch tells us that Marc Antony sometimes wore a large, coarse mantle, perhaps resembling a lion skin, because he fancied himself to be a descendant of what ancient hero? Hercules/Heracles
Bonus 1: How did Hercules kill the Nemean lion? He strangled it
Bonus 2: For what king did Hercules perform his famous labors? Eurystheus
8. On what finger did a Roman woman wear her wedding ring? Ring finger of the left hand.
Bonus 1: What color was a bridal veil? Saffron/yellow/orange/flame-colored.
Bonus 2: What was the favorite month for Roman weddings? June
9. What type of ablative is used in the following sentence: Milites magna audacia pugnant ? Ablative of manner.
Bonus 1: Translate the following sentence into Latin: Soldiers fight with swords. Viri gladiis pugnant.
Bonus 2: What type of ablative is used in that sentence? Means
10. "Alea iacta est" has come into use as an expression that signifies a choice that cannot be undone. From what historical event does this phrase come? Julius Caesar said it when he crossed the Rubicon.
Bonus 1: What did Caesar's crossing of the Rubicon signify? that he was declaring war
Bonus 2: What was the date of that famous event? January 10, 49 B. C.
11. Explain the distinction in meaning between hostis and inimicus . hostis is a public enemy; inimicus is a personal enemy.
Bonus 1: Say in Latin: "Marcus is unfriendly to Gaius." Marcus Gaio inimicus est.
Bonus 2: Say in Latin: "Our men do not fear the enemy." Nostri hostes non timent.
12. What famous wedding was interrupted when Eris threw the Apple of Discord? The wedding of Peleus and Thetis.
Bonus 1: What did this apple say, to whom was it awarded, and by whom? To/For the Fairest, Aphrodite/Venus, Paris
Bonus 2: Who was the most famous son of Peleus and Thetis? Achilles
13. What case would "for the fairest" require in Latin? Dative
Bonus 1: Translate into Latin: "The boy was giving grain to the horse." Puer equo frumentum dabat.