Interpreting Pliny's Phrase Quasi Per Otium
Summarize a Latin text’s implied meaning based on figurative language and inferences.
The phrase ‘quasi per otium’ in this context 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
the surreal disconnect between his calm reading and the surrounding chaos
C
his desire to appear educated in front of his uncle’s friend
D
his genuine belief that the earthquake posed no serious threat
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