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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Encolpius find weeping as he leaves the place the old woman took him?
(a) Ascyltus.
(b) Euripides.
(c) Giton.
(d) The old woman.

2. How long does Trimalchio have to live?
(a) About one week if the astrology is right.
(b) Six months at best.
(c) Ten years, 2 months and four days.
(d) Thirty years, four months and two days.

3. Who wrote "The Satyricon?"
(a) Titus Petronius.
(b) Seneca.
(c) J.P. Sullivan.
(d) Claudius.

4. Who is Circe's maid?
(a) Proselenus.
(b) She doesn't have one.
(c) Chrysis.
(d) Oenothea.

5. How does the translator suspect the modern reader will view the sexual nature of "The Satyricon"?
(a) Unoffensive.
(b) Risque.
(c) Unimportant.
(d) Offensive.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Ascyltus and Encolpius try to sell?

3. How do the friends actually end their fight over Giton?

4. Which instructor developed proper language skills in his students?

5. What decorates the platter of delicacies that the slaves bring to the table?

(see the answer key)

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