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Virginia Certamen Questions, Round Three 1.1-24
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4. When a person died in Rome, what was done for him to ensure his passage into the Underworld? Coins on the eyes /in the mouth.
Bonus: Yes, he had to pay the ferryman, Charon, for his passage. What was the river he was ferried across? Styx.
5. "Procrastinate" is a famous certamen word, since it contains three Latin words. Using you knowledge of Latin, tell me quite precisely what "procrastinate" means. To hold for tomorrow (or something pretty close).
Bonus: Someone who studies Latin knows the true meanings of words. What is the true meaning of an "amateur"? Lover.
6. I assume many of you saw the movie "Gladiator". The protaganist, Maximus, was often called a "great man"; but what should they have called him? The greatest.
Bonus: Maybe her wasn't the greatest; maybe he was just "greater". How would be express that in Latin? Maior.
7. Make sunt imperfect. Erant.
Bonus: Now future: Erunt.
8. Aside from senators, who else might wear the toga praetexta? Boys.
Bonus: What toga did a boy assume on manhood? Toga virilis.
9. What is the name for the Latin part of speech that "attaches" itself to other words? Enclitic.
Bonus: Translate the sentence: Viri feminaeque liberos exspectabant. The men and women are awaiting the children.
11. Don't use numerals, just say 1000 in Latin. Mille.
Bonus: Now say this year, 2002, in Latin. Duo milia (et) duo.
12. What famous Roman proposed in 133 B. C to distribute illegally occupied public land to the poor, and was killed for his efforts? (Tiberius) Gracchus.
Bonus: What office did Gracchus hold. Tribune (of the plebs).
13. What two cases always share the same ending in the plural? Dat. &Abl.