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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which student loses interest in the poetry recited by the teacher and leaves class to find a friend?
(a) Eumolphus.
(b) Ascyltus.
(c) Giton.
(d) Encolpius.

2. What threat does Giton make that urges Tryphaena to immediately pardon them?
(a) To kill Tryphaena.
(b) To cut off his own genitals.
(c) To hang himself.
(d) To kill Lichas.

3. 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) The first realistic novel in European literature.
(d) A collection of comic sketches.

4. What does the translator say he does not do?
(a) Study more about Senca himself.
(b) Read Greek well.
(c) Fill in obviously missing gaps.
(d) Like borrowing copies.

5. What reward is offered for the safe return of Giton?
(a) 1000 sesterces.
(b) 500 sesterces.
(c) 1000 yen.
(d) 50 dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language does Trimalchio use when he sings the lines of the play?

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

3. How does the decorated platter play into the entertainment for the evening?

4. Who wants to be Giton's teacher and guardian in exchange for a sexual relationship?

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

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