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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do scholars see "The Satyricon" today?
(a) Debauchery.
(b) It is a respected piece of literature.
(c) Classic pornography.
(d) It is a moral tale strictly for children.

3. How many of the animals that attack Encolpius does he actually kill?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 5.
(d) 9.

4. Who is caught holding and kissing Giton?
(a) A prostitute from the brothel.
(b) Encolpius.
(c) Ascyltus.
(d) The old woman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tries to rape Giton?

2. Who is Trimalchio's wife?

3. Who bruises Trimalchio's arm?

4. Who throws rocks at Eumolpus at the end of the chapter called The Road to Croton?

5. Who is Circe's maid?

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