Latin

Lines 1.31-1.43

Virginia Certamen Questions, Round Two 1.31-43

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15. Distinguish in meaning between avus and nepos . Grandson and grandfather.
Bonus: Distinguish in meaning between mater and noverca . A mother and a step-mother.
16. How and on what special day did Eurydice die? Snake bite on her wedding day.
Bonus: Orpheus himself came to a bad end. How did he die? Torn apart by the Maenads.
17. There were many famous poets of the Roman empire. Who was famous for writing Odes and Satires during the Age of Augustus. Horace.
Bonus: What other poet was famous for his Satires? Juvenal /Persius /Lucilius.
18. What is the superlative of parvus ? Minimus.
Bonus. What is the superlative of acer ? Acerrimus.
19. Please translate Tibi rogandus est . You must ask him.
Bonus: Now this: Tibi dona a me danda sunt. Gifts must be given by me to you (or I must give you gifts).
20. At what great battle in 490 B. C.did the Greeks defeat the Persians and prevent the conquest of Greece? Marathon.
Bonus. Who was the Persian king who launched this invasion? Darius.