In Futurity, Someone Prophetic Sees

Who is known for the book 'Les Prophéties'?

• William Butler Yeats

• Michel de Nostredame

• Robert Frost

• Emily Dickinson

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What is Nostradamus most famous for?

• His medical discoveries

• His cookbook

• His collection of prophetic poems

• His role in the French government

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In what year was Les Prophéties published?

• 1555

• 1503

• 1566

• 1655

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How many quatrains did Les Prophéties include?

• 572

• 249

• 942

• 1010011

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Which of the following is NOT an event some people believe Nostradamus predicted?

• The Moon landing

• The Challenger disaster

• The 9/11 attacks

• The invention of the internet

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Why do some people believe Nostradamus’s prophecies came true?

• His predictions included exact dates

• He used scientific methods to make predictions

• His predictions were vague and open to interpretation

• He was a government prophet

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What professions did Nostradamus have during his lifetime?

• Apothecary, physician, and astrologer

• Poet and painter

• King and philosopher

• Soldier and blacksmith

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Why might poetry be seen as a good way to express prophecies?

• It uses exact details and scientific terms

• It often has flexible meanings open to interpretation

• It must follow strict grammar rules

• It is easier to understand than prose

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What is a "quatrain"?

• A quatrain is a three-line stanza or poem.

• A quatrain is a four-line stanza or poem.

• A quatrain is a five-line poem.
• A quatrain is a type of rhyme scheme.

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What is the main theme of Horace's 'Ode I. 11'?

• Discussing apocalyptic scenarios

• Describing a chaotic world

• Predicting the future

• Embracing everyday pleasures

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