The Satyricon of Petronius / The Apocolocyntosis of Seneca Quiz Questions | Quiz: Introduction: The Apocolocyntosis

Quiz: Introduction: The Apocolocyntosis

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. In which country was the author of "The Apocolocyntosis" born?
a) Greece.
b) Spain.
c) Malta.
d) Italy.

2. Why was the author of "The Apocolocyntosis" exiled?
a) He was accused of adultery.
b) He was accused of lying.
c) He was accused of stealing.
d) He was accused of gambling.

3. What is the translation of the title of "The Apocolocyntosis"?
a) What a Blundering Idiot.
b) Read more Poetry, Please.
c) Sex in the Parthenon.
d) Transfiguration of a Pumpkin-head.

4. Who ordered the exile of the author of "The Apocolocyntosis"?
a) Claudius.
b) Caesar.
c) Augustus.
d) Nero.

5. To where was the author of "The Apocolocyntosis" exiled?
a) Rome.
b) Athens. (read more)