The Satyricon of Petronius / The Apocolocyntosis of Seneca Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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The Satyricon of Petronius / The Apocolocyntosis of Seneca Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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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. How long does Trimalchio have to live?
(a) About one week if the astrology is right.
(b) Thirty years, four months and two days.
(c) Ten years, 2 months and four days.
(d) Six months at best.

2. Why will the townspeople think Giton has moved to Croton?
(a) Because he is Eumolpus' slave.
(b) Because he is a music lover.
(c) Because he is a wealth builder himself.
(d) Because he has no where else to go.

3. How does the translator believe he approached the work?
(a) He totally rewrote the story based on historical clues.
(b) Carefully with respect to the original.
(c) He did the best he could.
(d) He is a professional and filled in all the gaps.

4. What were people without fortunes in Croton doing?
(a) Hunting fortunes.
(b) Teaching.
(c) Working as slaves.
(d) Begging.

5. What language do the actors use in their presentation at the dinner party?
(a) English.
(b) Greek.
(c) Roman.
(d) Latin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Encolpius want to stab Eumolpus?

2. Which student loses interest in the poetry recited by the teacher and leaves class to find a friend?

3. In the farce they are creating to enter Croton, which companion will say he has just buried his son?

4. Who throws rocks at Eumolpus at the end of the chapter called The Road to Croton?

5. Who bruises Trimalchio's arm?

(see the answer key)

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