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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the priestess soak in a brew?
(a) Encolpius' genitals.
(b) A goose heart.
(c) A goose liver.
(d) Encolpius' right hand.

2. Which of the companions plans to act addled and ill as part of his disguise?
(a) Encolpius.
(b) Giton.
(c) Ascyltus.
(d) Eumolpus.

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

4. Why will the townspeople think Encolpius has moved to Croton?
(a) Because he has no where else to go.
(b) Because he is Eumolpus' slave.
(c) Because he is a music lover.
(d) Because he is a wealth builder himself.

5. Who wants to be Giton's teacher and guardian in exchange for a sexual relationship?
(a) Ascyltus.
(b) Eumolpus.
(c) Agamemnon.
(d) Euripides.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must Encolpius remove for his role in Croton?

2. According to Trimalchio, what will those born under the sign of Leo be?

3. What does the author's title at the emperor's court say about himself?

4. Who is the "terribly elegant" gentleman?

5. Why does Circe ask if she emits a fowl odor?

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