The Satyricon of Petronius / The Apocolocyntosis of Seneca Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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The Satyricon of Petronius / The Apocolocyntosis of Seneca Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote "The Satyricon?"
(a) Claudius.
(b) J.P. Sullivan.
(c) Titus Petronius.
(d) Seneca.

2. Why, according to the translator, is "The Satyricon" difficult to classify?
(a) It is fragmented.
(b) It was new.
(c) It is not meant for young readers.
(d) It includes so much sexuality issues.

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

4. Who tries to commit suicide by slashing his throat?
(a) Eumolpus.
(b) Encolpius.
(c) Ascyltus.
(d) Giton.

5. Who said that teachers would be the only ones in school if they are unable to engage the students?
(a) Cicero.
(b) Euripides.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Ascyltus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Encolpius promise to give the boy that he simply cannot deliver?

2. What is the mural of on the dining wall at the special party?

3. Who translated "The Satyricon"?

4. When the friends part in Puteoli, who does Giton go with?

5. How does the translator deal with the problem he notes in his translation of "The Satyricon"?

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