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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 god helps restore Encolpius to full health?
(a) Venus.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Mercury.
(d) Jesus.

2. What details in "The Satyricon" will probably not surprise a modern audience?
(a) Crime.
(b) Sexual details.
(c) Crooked politicians.
(d) Bar hopping.

3. What does Encolpius promise to give the boy that he simply cannot deliver?
(a) A new book.
(b) Gold.
(c) A thoroughbred.
(d) A trip to the museum.

4. If the boy doesn't get presents from Encolpius, what does he threaten to do?
(a) Castrate Encolpius.
(b) Cut off Encolpius' ear.
(c) Kill Encolpius in his sleep.
(d) Tell his father what's been going on.

5. How is the chef who cooked the newly roasted pig saved?
(a) His children ask for their father not to be killed.
(b) Trimalchio gets tired of dealing with him.
(c) His wife begs.
(d) Guests plead for his mercy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the translator suspect the modern reader will view the sexual nature of "The Satyricon"?

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

3. Who had already sneaked out of class before the rant about rhetoric?

4. Which emperor had high literary ambitions?

5. Who is the narrator of "The Satyricon"?

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