Thanks Gamegod
I hope schools kick up about this appalling question. As an aside I did put over-excitement and do not feel comfortable with this.
I am certainly not happy being told they say it may be the right answer.
I don't feel the question was fair for those sitting the exam it makes a mockery of all the learning and effort. The answer I gave may be said to be right but I feel the answer "depressed" is equally correct.......... The question/answers (as given) do not exemplify a knowledge of Latin.
Thank you Meee for your reply...
Another interpretation might be:
"idleness, Catullus, is troublesome for you:
You rejoice in idleness and desire it far too eagerly"
How would my answer "over-excitement" be correct?
I am embarrassed!
This OCR Latin question regarding OTIUM was muddled and I hope everyone is compensated as a result.