Syntax Quiz Answers

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1. On line 350 what case does the word Tydiden take? 

   1. The Accusative (This is also technically true)

   2. It’s not a case; it’s a Patronymic 

2. On line 354 what use of the subjunctive is Sciret?

   1. Present Contrafactual

3. On the same line what is the meter?

   1. DSSDDS

4.  To whom is Oddyseus referencing on the later part of line 359?

   1. Atreus’s other son, Meneleaus

5. On the same line, is the midline caesura in its standard position?

   1. No, it’s early

6. What form of verb is date in line 370?

   1. Imperative

7.  On line 373-374, according to his own words, how does Ulysses capture Troy?

   1. By making it possible to be captured 

8. On line 376, what is the case and case use of hosti?

   1. Dative, with compound verbs

9.  What is the meter for line 382?

   1. DDSSDS

10.  On line 386, according to Ovid’s text, what defeated Ajax? 

    1. Misery