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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the priestess and witch yell as Encolpius runs away?
(a) "Stop, thief!"
(b) "Run, weakling!"
(c) "Coward!"
(d) "Get back here in the name of love!"

2. Who made advances toward Ascyltus when he is with the old woman?
(a) The old woman.
(b) A beautiful woman.
(c) A goddess in a cloak.
(d) A man.

3. Why does the witch meet Encolpius in the woods?
(a) To see if he is a god.
(b) To make him disappear.
(c) To cast a spell on him that will test his virility.
(d) As part of a pagan ritual.

4. Who takes Encolpius to a temple?
(a) Proselenus.
(b) Giton.
(c) Chrysis.
(d) Circe.

5. Who sets out to sail on a trip in the chapter entitled Eumolpus?
(a) Eumolpus, Ascyltus, Encolpius and Giton.
(b) Eumolpus, Encolpius and Giton.
(c) Encolpius and Giton.
(d) Ascyltus, Encolpius and Giton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Encolpius when he cannot sexually perform with the beautiful woman a second time?

2. What is placed on top of a table by the priestess?

3. What cuts Eumolpus' forehead?

4. Who is Circe's maid?

5. What fine must Tryphaena pay if she forces Giton into sexual acts?

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