小普林尼與書信：練習題

• a.A detailed account of the eruption of Vesuvius.
• b.The description of a lavish dinner party.
• c.The legal proceedings of a divorce case.
• d.The brutal murder of a master by his own slaves.

• a.He finds the repetitive nature of the event boring and the obsession with team colors irrational.
• b.He thinks the athletes are given more respect than senators and equites.
• c.He believes the violence of the crashes is too extreme for a civilized man.
• d.He objects to the enormous amount of public money spent on the games.

• a.Her ability to manage their vast agricultural estates in his absence.
• b.Her political influence within the Emperor's inner circle.
• c.Her interest in his literature, including memorizing his writings and listening behind a curtain.
• d.Her bravery in defending their home during a local riot.

• a.He shows deep concern for Zosimus' health, arranging for him to recover in the better climate of the Riviera.
• b.He strictly enforces the law by punishing Zosimus for a minor accounting error.
• c.He mocks Zosimus' attempts to act like a free-born citizen at dinner parties.
• d.He complains that Zosimus is a financial burden and wishes to sell him back into slavery.

• a.The city is cheap and accessible, while the country is expensive and isolated.
• b.The city is dangerous and dark, whereas the country is safe and well-lit.
• c.The city is full of trivial, time-wasting social obligations, while the country offers meaningful leisure (otium).
• d.The city is where he performs his best legal work, while the country is for physical exercise.

先自己寫一次答案，再對照解題步驟。

先自己寫一次答案，再對照解題步驟。