What does the old Athenian mean in the quote below?
"I am a man
That from my first have been inclined to thrift;
And my estate deserves an heir more raised
Than one which holds a trencher."
Question #12
What does Flavius mean in the quote below?
"Happier is he that has no friend to feed
Than such that do e'en enemies exceed."
Question #13
Look where the merchant says of Apemantus "he'll spare none."
What does "spare" mean in this context?
Question #14
Look where Ventidius says he will return the coins "from whose help I derived liberty."
What does "derived" mean in this context?
Question #15
Look where Flavius asks Timon to "Vouchsafe me a word; it does concern you near."
What does "concern" mean in this context?
Question #16
Were there any words that weren't clear to you?
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Act 1
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| 1) | What is this act mainly about? |
| 2) | What is the name of Timon's guest that the poet singles out as unusual? |
| 3) | What is Ventidius imprisoned for? |
| 4) | What does Apemantus say he is most proud of? |
| 5) | Which god do the lords call Timon's steward? |
| 6) | Which three people does Apemantus list as untrustworthy in his mocking prayer? |
| 7) | Why does Timon say he sometimes wishes he were poorer? |
| 8) | Which gift does Lucius give to Timon? |
| 9) | What phrase does Alcibiades use to describe the battlefields familiar to him? |
| 11) | What does the old Athenian mean in the quote below?
"I am a man |
| 12) | What does Flavius mean in the quote below?
"Happier is he that has no friend to feed |
| 13) | Look where the merchant says of Apemantus "he'll spare none."
What does "spare" mean in this context? |
| 14) | Look where Ventidius says he will return the coins "from whose help I derived liberty."
What does "derived" mean in this context? |
| 15) | Look where Flavius asks Timon to "Vouchsafe me a word; it does concern you near."
What does "concern" mean in this context? |
| 16) | Were there any words that weren't clear to you? |