Latin III Caesar: De Bello Gallico Final Examination Instructions

LATIN III:  CAESAR, DE BELLO GALLICO

Instructor:  James Ransom 

FINAL EXAMINATION

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

9:15-10:30 AM
© 2014 James Ransom, M.A., J.D.

Instructions

1.            The examination is closed book.  You may not consult any materials other than those provided to you in the examination room.

2.            The examination focuses on Book 5 of DBG.

·      Within Book 5, the examination concentrates on the Cotta-Sabinus episodes (Chapters 5:26-39).

3.            The examination lasts 75 minutes, and consists of the following sections:

(a)            Multiple choice             (~20 minutes)

·      A series of multiple choice questions regarding the meaning, grammar and syntax of a selected passage from DBG; please circle the correct answer choice.

(b)            Translation                         (~15 minutes)

·      Provide a literal and accurate translation of  short (~4 line) excerpt from DBG.   Write your answer in the bluebook provided. 

(c)            Short Analysis            (~15 minutes)

·      On a brief Latin passage, you are asked to provide a short comment written in English, but quoting the Latin relevant to your analysis.  Write your analysis in the bluebook provided. Your answer should be no longer than one paragraph. There are 3 short analysis questions; select only 2. 

(d)            Essay                                    (~25 minutes)

·      On a brief (~7 line) passage from DBG, you are asked to write a well-organized essay.  Support your assertions with references to the Latin text.  Follow the essay prompt closely. 

Write your essay in the bluebook provided.