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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Apocolocyntosis of the Divine Claudius.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the section entitled The Road to Croton, where are Encolpius and his companions walking when they see a town in a distance?
(a) On the beach.
(b) In a cave.
(c) Up a mountain.
(d) Down a mountain.

2. What does Giton consider Ascyltus to be?
(a) A lazy intellectual.
(b) His best friend.
(c) A great lover.
(d) A criminal.

3. On which emperor's court did the author of "The Apocolocyntosis" serve?
(a) Nero.
(b) Augustus.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Claudius.

4. How do the friends actually end their fight over Giton?
(a) They kill him.
(b) They cut him in half.
(c) They let Giton pick.
(d) They kick him out.

5. Who calls Claudius out for lying about his identity to Hercules?
(a) Clotho.
(b) Jupiter.
(c) Mercury.
(d) Fever.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Circe's maid?

2. Who does Ascyltus accuse of being a hypocrite?

3. What role must Claudius serve as his final punishment?

4. How long does Trimalchio have to live?

5. Who does the maid only have relations with?

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