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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who vows to keep the plan a secret when the companions enter Croton?
(a) Encolpius, Ascyltus and Encolpious.
(b) Encolpius and Giton.
(c) Ascyltus and Encolpious.
(d) No one.

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

3. What is a eunuch?
(a) A horse with a horn.
(b) A bottle maker.
(c) A castrated man.
(d) A court magician.

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

5. Where does Encolpius want to stab Eumolpus?
(a) In his lungs to let out all the hot air.
(b) In his pancreas.
(c) In his spleen.
(d) In his heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problem does the translator note in his translation of "The Satyricon"?

2. Who is Circe's maid?

3. Who takes Encolpius to a temple?

4. Which pig part is used in the ritual to restore Encolpius?

5. How do Ascyltus and Encolpius acquire the item they try to sell?

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