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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction: The Apocolocyntosis.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following statements has "The Satyricon" been called, now deemed to be worthy literature?
(a) All the answers are correct.
(b) A collection of comic sketches.
(c) The first realistic novel in European literature.
(d) An elaborate satire.

3. How do Ascyltus and Encolpius acquire the item they try to sell?
(a) It was given to them by Trimalchio.
(b) They found it.
(c) With magic.
(d) By stealing it.

4. Who tries to commit suicide by hanging?
(a) Encolpius.
(b) Eumolpus.
(c) Ascyltus.
(d) Giton.

5. Who was the emperor when "The Apocolocyntosis" was written?
(a) Nero.
(b) Augustus.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Claudius.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which god helps restore Encolpius to full health?

2. If the boy doesn't get presents from Encolpius, what does he threaten to do?

3. What is the cause of minor objections raised about the authorship of "The Apocolocyntosis"?

4. What is the "problem" with the newly roasted pig presented at the dinner?

5. Who wrote "The Apocolocyntosis"?

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