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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do scholars see "The Satyricon" today?
(a) It is a respected piece of literature.
(b) Debauchery.
(c) It is a moral tale strictly for children.
(d) Classic pornography.

2. When the friends part in Puteoli, who does Giton go with?
(a) Ascyltus.
(b) The old woman.
(c) Encolpius.
(d) Alone.

3. Considering similar works of the same time period, what link was the author's satire obviously missing?
(a) Man's failure was because of attempts to be immortal.
(b) Man's failure was because of attempts to be moral.
(c) Man's failure was due to lack of morals.
(d) Man's failure was due to politicians.

4. How does the argument between Encolpius and Ascyltus in the section called Puteoli end?
(a) Ascyltus is carried to a doctor.
(b) Encolpius is carried to a doctor.
(c) With both of them being stabbed.
(d) They collapse in laughter.

5. Who complains about the professors and all their empty rhetoric?
(a) Circe.
(b) Encolpius.
(c) Giton.
(d) Agamemnon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problem does the translator note in his translation of "The Satyricon"?

2. What do Ascyltus and Encolpius try to sell?

3. Who tries to rape Giton?

4. What method of translation does the translator use in retelling "The Satyricon"?

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

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