Practice test 2 — Latin second paper.
Test in ItalianThe questions of this simulator are in Italian, as in the real exam.
As in the exam: read the two translations set (Sallust, De coniuratione Catilinae, and Livy, Ab urbe condita) and translate one, then choose 4 questions out of 8. Latin dictionary allowed, real maximum time six hours. When you get stuck, reveal the solution one step at a time. At the end mark how much you had done on your own: the estimated mark is out of 20.
The second paper of the maturità, Italy’s school-leaving exam, is a written test of up to six hours in the main subject of your school type.
The correct answer to every question and your weak topics arrive by email for free; with an account you see them straight away here, together with the score, which is already on the page for everyone. The guided step-by-step solution unlocks with your first lesson.
Prefer paper? Download the test as a PDF (2 problems + 8 questions, 2 pages · 46 KB, ready to print). You receive the solutions by email after taking it online.
Download the PDFFrequently asked questions about this practice test.
Can I choose which translation to do?
Yes, as in the real exam: read both translations set and translate only one. The other stays visible with its guided solution, so you can also compare the choice you did not make.
How are the questions marked?
You choose four of the eight questions, each worth 2.5 points. After writing your answer, you reveal the model answer and mark yourself as a percentage — the practice test adds the translation mark (up to 10 points) and the questions mark (up to 10 points) to estimate the final mark out of 20.
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