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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who recites the poem at the end of The Road to Croton?
(a) Eumolpus.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Giton.
(d) Encolpius.

2. What animals enter the room and attack Encolpius when the priestess leaves?
(a) Pigs.
(b) Bulls.
(c) Geese.
(d) Cats.

3. Why are there no children in Croton?
(a) Children are sold into slavery from there.
(b) They are all barren.
(c) People with heirs don't get invited to socialize.
(d) Children are killed there.

4. What animal does the pork dessert resemble?
(a) A goose.
(b) A bird.
(c) A duck.
(d) A rabbit.

5. What are the two classes of people in Croton?
(a) Very rich and just rich.
(b) Poor and very poor.
(c) Rich or trying to get rich.
(d) Very rich and very poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Giton consider Ascyltus to be?

2. How do scholars see "The Satyricon" today?

3. Who is Circe's maid?

4. As a satirist, the author does not create a character that teaches a moral. What two words best describe the author's consideration of morality?

5. What is the name of the town that Encolpius and his companions see while walking?

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