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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Ascyltus accuse of being a hypocrite?
(a) Agamemnon.
(b) Encolpius.
(c) The old woman.
(d) Quartilla.

2. Which of the following statements has "The Satyricon" been called, now deemed to be worthy literature?
(a) An elaborate satire.
(b) All the answers are correct.
(c) A collection of comic sketches.
(d) The first realistic novel in European literature.

3. What role does Giton play when Ascyltus and Encolpius attend the special dinner?
(a) Their lover.
(b) Their chauffeur.
(c) Their butler.
(d) Their son.

4. What method of translation does the translator use in retelling "The Satyricon"?
(a) By studying an amalgamation of several other much earlier translations.
(b) By using a Latin to English standard dictionary.
(c) By studying directly with the author of the book.
(d) By using the help of noted scholars.

5. What decorates the platter of delicacies that the slaves bring to the table?
(a) Zodiac signs.
(b) The Greek letter Tau.
(c) Roman designs.
(d) Flowers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disguise do Encolpius and Giton use to escape from Lichas and Tryphaena?

2. What is a eunuch?

3. Which emperor had high literary ambitions?

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

5. Who translated "The Satyricon"?

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