2014

Year 12 Latin Continuers

TRIAL HSC EXAMINATION

General Instructions:* reading time - 5 minutes* working time - 3 hours* write using black or blue pen

Total marks - 100.

Section 1 (pages 2 - 6) - 35 marks.Attempt questions 1-4. Allow about 1 hour for this section.

Section 2 (pages 7 - 11) - 35 marks.Attempt Questions 5-8. Allow about 1 hour for this question.

Section 3 (pages 12-14) - 30 marks.Attempt Questions 9 and 10. Allow about 1 hour for this section.

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Section 1 - Prescribed Text - Livy, Ab Urbe Condita, Book V35 marksAttempt Questions 1-4Allow about 1 hour for this section.

Answer Questions 1, 3 and 4 in SEPARATE writing booklets. Extra writing booklets are available.Answer Question 2 on the multiple-choice answer sheet provided.________________________________________________________________________________

Question 1 (8 marks)Translate BOTH extracts into ENGLISH. The translations should be written on alternate lines.

(a) Magna pars tamen earum in arcem suos persecutae sunt, nec prohibente ullo nec vocante,

quia quod utile obsessis ad minuendam imbellem multitudinem, id parum humanum erat. Alia maxime plebis turba, quam nec capere tam exiguus collis nec alere in tanta inopia frumenti poterat, ex urbe effusa velut agmine iam uno petiit Ianiculum. (40.4-5)

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(b) Tum vigiles eius loci qua fefellerat ascendens hostis citati; et cum in omnes more militari se animadversurum Q Sulpicius tribunus militum pronuntiasset, consentiente clamore militum in unum vigilem conicientium culpam deterritus, a ceteris abstinuit, reum haud dubium eius noxae adprobantibus cunctis de saxo deiecit. (47.9-10)

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Question 2 (7 marks) Use the multiple-choice answer sheet.

Read the extract, and then, by analysing its grammatical features, answer the questions that follow.The words in the extract in bold italics are referred to in the questions (a) to (g).

‘...cibo vinoque raptim hausto repleti, ubi nox adpetit, prope rivos aquarum sine munimento, sine stationibus ac custodiis passim ferarum ritu sternuntur, nunc ab secundis rebus magis etiam solito incauti. si vobis in animo est tueri moenia vestra nec pati haec omnia Gallorum fieri, prima vigilia capite arma frequentesque me sequimini ad caedem, non ad pugnam. Nisi vinctos somno velut pecudes trucidandos tradidero, non recuso eundem Ardeae rerum mearum exitum quem Romae habui.’ (44.6-7)

(a) What part of the verb is hausto?(A) past participle(B) present indicative(C) imperative(D) present participle

(b) What part of speech is magis ?(A) Adjective(B) Adverb(C) Noun (D) Verb(E)

(c) What case is incauti ?(A) Nominative(B) Genitive(C) Dative (D) Ablative

(d) What type of dative is vobis?(A) Agent(B) Predicative(C) Indirect Object(D) Possessive

(e) The noun moenia is(A) nominative singular(B) nominative plural(C) accusative plural(D) ablative singular

(f) The noun somno is ablative because it is (A) ablative of means(B) in an ablative absolute(C) ablative of description(D) ablative of separation

(g) The form trucidandos is(A) Deponent(B) Gerund(C) Gerundive(D) Past Participle

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Question 3. (10 marks). Use a SEPARATE writing booklet.

Read the extracts, then answer the questions that follow. Use the extracts and your knowledge of the text in your answers.

(a) Quocumque clamor hostium, mulierum puerorumque ploratus, sonitus flammae et fragor ruentium tectorum avertisset, paventes ad omnia animos oraque et oculos flectebant, velut ad spectaculum a fortuna positi occidentis patriae nec ullius rerum suarum relicti praeterquam corporum vindices, tanto ante alios miserandi magis qui umquam obsessi sunt quos interclusi a patria obsidebantur, omnia sua cernentes in hostium potestate. Nec tranquillior nox diem tam foede actum excepit; lux deinde noctem inquietam insecuta est, nec ullum erat tempus quod a novae semper cladis alicuius spectaculo cessaret. (42.4-6)

Explain how Livy uses rhetorical techniques to engage the reader in this episode. 5

(b) sed dique et homines prohibuere redemptos vivere Romanos. Nam forte quadam priusquam infanda merces perficeretur, per altercationem nondum omni auro adpenso, dictator intervenit, auferrique aurum de medio et Gallos submoveri iubet. (49.1)

‘Livy presents Camillus as the agent of fate in Book 5’. Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer.

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In your answer you will be assessed on how well you:* demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the text as a work of literature* present a logical and cohesive response to the question, supported by relevant examples________________________________________________________________________ Question 4 (10 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet.

Read the extracts, then answer the question that follows. Use the extracts and your knowledge of the text in your answer.

(a) in eo clivo eas cum L Albinius de plebe homo conspexisset plaustro coniugem ac liberos avehens inter ceteram turbam quae inutilis bello urbe excedebat, salvo etiam tum discrimine dininarum humanarumque rerum religiosum ratus sacerdotes publicos sacraque populi Romani pedibus ire ferrique, se ac suos in vehiculo conspici, descendere uxorem ac pueros iussit, virgines sacraque in plaustrum imposuit…… (40. 9-10)

(b) Romae interim …repente iuvenis Romanus admiratione in se cives hostesque convertit. Sacrificium erat statum in Quirinali colle genti Fabiae. Ad id faciendum C Fabius Dorsuo Gabino cinctu sacra manibus gerens cum de Capitolio descendisset, per medias hostium stationes egressus nihil ad vocem cuiusquam terroremve motus in Quirinalem collem pervenit…… (46. 1-2)

In what ways does the narration of the events referred to in these extracts illustrate Livy’s approach to writing history? 10

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Section 2 - Prescribed Text - Virgil, Aeneid XII

35 marksAttempt Questions 5 - 8Allow about 1 hour for this section.

Answer Questions 5, 7 and 8 in SEPARATE writing booklets. Extra writing booklets are available.Answer Question 6 on the multiple-choice answer sheet provided.________________________________________________________________________________

Question 5 (8 marks). Use a SEPARATE writing booklet.

Translate the extract into ENGLISH. The translation should be written on alternate lines.

nec plura effatus saxum circumspicit ingens, saxum antiquum ingens, campo quod forte iacebat,limes agro positus litem ut discerneret arvis.vix illud lecti bis sex cervice subirent,qualia nunc hominum producit corpora tellus; line 900ille manu raptum trepida torquebat in hostemaltior insurgens et cursu concitus heros.sed neque currentem se nec cognoscit euntemtollentemve manus saxumve immane moventem;genua labant, gelidus concrevit frigore sanguis. line 905tum lapis ipse viri vacuum per inane volutusnec spatium evasit totum neque pertulit ictum.ac velut in somnis oculos ubi languida pressitnocte quies, nequiquam avidos extendere cursusvelle videmur et in mediis conatibus aegri line 910succidimus - non lingua valet, non corpore notaesufficiunt vires nec vox aut verba sequuntur:sic Turno, quacumque viam virtute petivit,successum dea dira negat.

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Question 6. (7 marks). Use the multiple-choice answer sheet.

Read the extract, and then, by analysing its grammatical features, answer the questions that follow. The words in the extract in bold italics are referred to in the questions (a) to (g).

sic dea summisso contra Saturnia vultu:‘ista quidem quia nota mihi tua, magne, voluntas,Iuppiter, et Turnum et terras invita reliqui;nec tu me aeria solam nunc sede videres line 810digna indigna pati, sed flammis cincta sub ipsastarem acie traheremque inimica in proelia Teucros.Iuturnam misero (fateor) succurrere fratrisuasi et pro vita maiora audere probavi,non ut tela tamen, non ut contenderet arcum; line 815adiuro Stygii caput implacabile fontis,una superstitio superis quae reddita divis.

(a) Why is the noun vultu in the ablative case?

(A) Place(B) Ablative absolute(C) Separation(D) Origin

(b) What gender and number is ista?(A) Neuter plural(B) Feminine plural(C) Feminine singular(D) Masculine singular

(c) What case is aeria?(A) Nominative(B) Vocative(C) Accusative(D) Ablative

(d) What mood and tense is starem ?(A) Future indicative(B) Present indicative(C) Future perfect indicative(D) Imperfect subjunctive

(e) The noun fratri is dative because it is(A) Indirect Object(B) Predicative(C) Advantage/Disadvantage(D) dependent on a verb

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(f) The word maiora is (A) neuter accusative(B) feminine singular(C) neuter nominative(D) ablative singular

(g) The subjunctive verb contenderet is expressing(A) potential(B) purpose(C) result(D) command

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Question 7 (10 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet.

Read the extracts, then answer the questions that follow. Use the extract and your knowledge of the text in your answer.

(a) ‘nulla mora in Turno; nihil est quod dicta retractent line 11 ignavi Aeneadae, nec quae pepigere recusent.

congredior. fer sacra, pater, et concipe foedus.’

(b) ‘quae nunc deinde mora est? aut quid iam, Turne, retractas? non cursu, saevis certandum est comminus armis. line 890

verte omnis tete in facies et contrahe quidquid sive animis sive arte vales; opta ardua pennis astra sequi clausumve cava te condere terra.’

(1) Who is speaking in each of these passages? Briefly explain the contexts in which they speak. 4

(2) How does Virgil present the relationship between these two characters in Aeneid XII? 6

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In your answer you will be assessed on how well you:* demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the text as a work of literature* present a logical and cohesive response to the question, supported by relevant examples________________________________________________________________________Question 8 (10 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet.

Read the extracts, then answer the question that follows.

(a) ‘quae iam finis erit, coniunx? quid denique restat?indigetem Aenean scis ipsa et scire faterisdeberi caelo fatisque ad sidera tolli. line 795quid struis? aut qua spe gelidis in nubibus haeres?’

(b) ‘hinc genus Ausonio mixtum quod sanguine surget,supra homines, supra ire deos pietate videbis,nec gens ulla tuos aeque celebrabit honores.’ line 840

Analyse Virgil’s portrayal of the role of the gods in Aeneid XII with particular reference to the above extracts.

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Section 3 - Unseen Texts

30 marksAttempt Questions 9 and 10Allow about 1 hour for this section

Answer Questions 9 and 10 in SEPARATE writing booklets. Extra writing booklets are available.________________________________________________________________________________

In your translation you will be assessed on how well you:

* demonstrate understanding of the text by translating into clear and fluent English

* demonstrate your understanding of the content and style of the author by selecting vocabulary appropriate to the context

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Question 9 (15 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet.

Read the extract, then answer the questions that follow. The words in the extract in bold italics are referred to in the questions (a) to (e). Dictionary entries for words not listed in the syllabus are provided below.

Palinurus takes the lead as the fleet rows urgently away from disaster on a rocky reef

et pater Anchises ‘nimirum hic illa Charybdis:hos Helenus scopulos, haec saxa horrenda canebat.eripite, o socii, pariterque insurgite remis.’haud minus ac iussi faciunt, primusque rudentemcontorsit laevas proram Palinurus ad undas;laevam cuncta cohors remis ventisque petivit.tollimur in caelum curvato gurgite, et idemsubducta ad manis imos desedimus unda.

Virgil, Aeneid III. 558-565

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(a) What verb is omitted between the two words hic illa? 1(b) What part of the verb is iussi? 1 (c) Identify the case of cohors. 1(d) Identify the voice of tollimur. 1(e) Write down the verb in the last clause which links with the pronoun idem. 1 (f) Translate this extract into ENGLISH. The translation should be written on alternate lines. 10

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Vocabulary

contorqueo, -ere, contorsi, contortus twist, whirl, turn violently

desido, -ere, desedi sink down, settle, subsidegurges, -itis m. whirlpool, abyssinsurgo, -ere rise up; increase in power or forcenimirum, adv undoubtedly, truly lightningscopulus, -i m. a rock in the sea, reef remus, -i m. an oarrudo, -ere groan, roar, creak

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In your translation you will be assessed on how well you:* demonstrate understanding of the text by translating into clear and fluent English* demonstrate your understanding of the content and style of the author by selecting vocabulary

appropriate to the context________________________________________________________________________________

Question 10 (15 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet.

Read the extract, then answer the questions that follow. The words in the extract in bold italics are referred to in the questions (a) to (d). Dictionary entries for words not listed in the syllabus are provided below.

Most of the civilian population has left Rome in 450 BC in disgust over the actions of the decemvirs. Some senators rebuke their colleagues for their lack of action.

Cum vasta Romae omnia insueta solitudo fecisset, in foro praeter paucos seniorum nemo esset, vocatis utique in senatum patribus desertum apparuisset forum, plures iam quam Horatius ac Valerius vociferabantur: ‘Quid exspectabitis, patres conscripti? Si decemviri finem pertinaciae non faciunt, ruere et deflagrare omnia passuri estis? Quod autem istud imperium est, decemviri, quod amplexi tenetis? Tectis ac parietibus iura dicturi estis? Non pudet lictorum vestrorum maiorem prope numerum in foro conspici quam togatorum aliorum? Quid si hostes ad urbem veniant facturi estis? Quid si plebs mox, ubi parum secessione moveamur, armata veniat?”

Livy III.52

(a) Which word agrees with ‘solitudo’? (b) vocatis …patribus : give the English name of this construction 1(c) What case is the noun forum? 1 (d) What part of the verb is amplexi? 1(e) What part of the verb is conspici? 1(f) Translate this extract. The translation should be written on alternate lines. 10

Vocabulary

insuetus, -a, -um - unaccustomed, unusualsolitudo, -inis f. - solitude, lonelinessutique, adv - at any rate, at leastvociferor, 1 dep - cry aloud, shoutpertinacia, -ae - obstinacy, stubbornnessdeflagro, -are - to be burnt down, destroyed by fireparies, -etis m. - wall, the wall of a house

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