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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Road to Croton.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Trimalchio's wife?
(a) Providence.
(b) Fortunata.
(c) Circe.
(d) He has no wife.

2. Which character will portray a slave when the companions enter Croton?
(a) Euripides.
(b) Ascyltus.
(c) Eumolpus.
(d) Encolpius.

3. Who is caught holding and kissing Giton?
(a) Ascyltus.
(b) The old woman.
(c) Encolpius.
(d) A prostitute from the brothel.

4. Why, according to the translator, is "The Satyricon" difficult to classify?
(a) It is not meant for young readers.
(b) It was new.
(c) It includes so much sexuality issues.
(d) It is fragmented.

5. Who does Encolpius find weeping as he leaves the place the old woman took him?
(a) Euripides.
(b) Ascyltus.
(c) Giton.
(d) The old woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Ascyltus and Encolpius try to sell?

2. Who sets out to sail on a trip in the chapter entitled Eumolpus?

3. What will happen to Trimalchio's slaves when he dies?

4. Who will portray a wealthy man when the companions enter Croton?

5. Who says that love and art are on the decline because people care more about money?

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