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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote the introduction to "The Satyricon"?
(a) The book's translator.
(b) Priapus.
(c) The book's author.
(d) The emperor in the story.

2. What decorates the platter of delicacies that the slaves bring to the table?
(a) Zodiac signs.
(b) Flowers.
(c) The Greek letter Tau.
(d) Roman designs.

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

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

5. What method of translation does the translator use in retelling "The Satyricon"?
(a) By studying an amalgamation of several other much earlier translations.
(b) By using the help of noted scholars.
(c) By using a Latin to English standard dictionary.
(d) By studying directly with the author of the book.

6. Why do people throw stones at Eumolpus?
(a) They think he stole something from the museum.
(b) He is an enemy of Ascyltus.
(c) They're tired of listening to his poetry.
(d) He is friends with Encolpius.

7. What is the mural of on the dining wall at the special party?
(a) Heaven, with Trimalchio as the only god.
(b) Heaven, with God and Trimalchio.
(c) A market scene.
(d) Trimalchio along with the gods Mercury and Minerva.

8. What combines "a moralistic and humorous melange of prose and verse"?
(a) Classical translation.
(b) Menippean satire.
(c) The Bible.
(d) Odyssey.

9. According to Trimalchio, what will those born under the sign of Leo be?
(a) Warm blooded.
(b) Rich in lion herds.
(c) Bossy and greedy.
(d) Wealthy and happy.

10. If the boy doesn't get presents from Encolpius, what does he threaten to do?
(a) Tell his father what's been going on.
(b) Castrate Encolpius.
(c) Cut off Encolpius' ear.
(d) Kill Encolpius in his sleep.

11. Who wants to be Giton's teacher and guardian in exchange for a sexual relationship?
(a) Agamemnon.
(b) Euripides.
(c) Ascyltus.
(d) Eumolpus.

12. What kind of bottle is carried for the dinner host's urinary needs?
(a) A gold one.
(b) A gourd.
(c) An urn.
(d) A silver one.

13. Why does the translator say the book skips around and has gaps in the story?
(a) Because he does not want to be blamed for missing content.
(b) So readers will not be confused by the fragmentation.
(c) Because he is eccentric.
(d) Because he couldn't translate everything.

14. How did earlier readers describe the sexual nature of "The Satyricon"?
(a) Risque.
(b) Ridiculous.
(c) Boring.
(d) Realistic.

15. Who says that love and art are on the decline because people care more about money?
(a) Ascyltus.
(b) Eumolpus.
(c) Euripides.
(d) Agamemnon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the old woman take the two students she encounters?

2. What threat does Giton make that urges Tryphaena to immediately pardon them?

3. What does Giton consider Ascyltus to be?

4. Who tries to rape Giton?

5. What color is the wig of Encolpius?

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