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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which emperor's court does the author serve under?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Augustus.
(c) Claudius.
(d) Nero.

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

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

4. What do Ascyltus and Encolpius try to sell?
(a) A cloak.
(b) A goat.
(c) Giton.
(d) A bag.

5. 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 moral.
(b) Man's failure was due to politicians.
(c) Man's failure was due to lack of morals.
(d) Man's failure was because of attempts to be immortal.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What title did the author hold in the emperor's court?

4. Who made advances toward Ascyltus when he is with the old woman?

5. How does the translator believe he approached the work?

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