Interpreting Pliny's Phrase Quasi Per Otium
In the context of the passage below, the phrase ‘quasi per otium’ most strongly suggests
posco librum Titi Livi, et quasi per otium lego atque etiam ut coeperam excerpo
A
his attempt to maintain normal scholarly routines during crisis
B
his desire to appear educated in front of his uncle’s friend
C
his genuine belief that the earthquake posed no serious threat
D
the surreal disconnect between his calm reading and the surrounding chaos
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