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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Dinner with Trimalchio.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What language does Trimalchio use when he sings the lines of the play?
(a) Latin.
(b) Greek.
(c) Classical Arabic.
(d) Roman.

3. What is the "problem" with the newly roasted pig presented at the dinner?
(a) The host doesn't like ham.
(b) It wasn't gutted.
(c) It's not fully cooked.
(d) They forgot the apple in its mouth.

4. What does the author's title at the emperor's court say about himself?
(a) He is talented and sophisticated.
(b) He is really wordy.
(c) He is respected for his humor.
(d) He has many travels and many entertaining stories to tell.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did earlier readers describe the sexual nature of "The Satyricon"?

2. Which Roman satire does the translator link to "The Satyricon"?

3. In response to the complaint about professors, the teacher recites lines written by whom?

4. How long does Trimalchio have to live?

5. Who is caught holding and kissing Giton?

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