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Questions 1-5 of 25:

In which country did Juvenal claim men stayed alive through the practice of cannibalism due to widespread famine? (from Satire 15 and 16)

France.

Russia.

Italy.

Spain.

Why was Juvenal so proud of Catullus' quick action aboard the ship? (from Satire 12)

Because he was quick.

Because he was sensible.

Because he was brave.

Because he was strong.

Which of the following adjectives did Nieobe use to describe herself? (from Satire VI)

Humble.

Flexible.

Chaste.

Noble.

What did Calvinus want to happen to the man who had stolen his money? (from Satire 13)

He wanted him beaten.

He wanted him banished.

He wanted him executed.

He wanted him jailed.

Which of the following actions was NOT something that Juvenal claimed that a wife would do for a lover but not for a husband? (from Satire VI)

Make the man a father.

Cross the sea.

Alleviate boredom.

Give up her dowry.

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