The Satyricon of Petronius / The Apocolocyntosis of Seneca Test | Final Test - Easy

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The Satyricon of Petronius / The Apocolocyntosis of Seneca Test | Final Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which country was the author of "The Apocolocyntosis" born?
(a) Malta.
(b) Greece.
(c) Italy.
(d) Spain.

2. Which of the companions plans to act addled and ill as part of his disguise?
(a) Giton.
(b) Ascyltus.
(c) Encolpius.
(d) Eumolpus.

3. Why will the townspeople think Encolpius has moved to Croton?
(a) Because he has no where else to go.
(b) Because he is Eumolpus' slave.
(c) Because he is a music lover.
(d) Because he is a wealth builder himself.

4. What is placed on top of a table by the priestess?
(a) Herbs for mixing a remedy.
(b) Hot coals.
(c) Food for a feast.
(d) A pig.

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

6. Who is afraid of Claudius in heaven?
(a) Jupiter.
(b) Mercury.
(c) Hercules.
(d) Venus.

7. How long was the author of "The Apocolocyntosis" exiled?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 8 years.

8. How old is Claudius on the day in which he begins his last breath?
(a) 64.
(b) 35.
(c) 99.
(d) 79.

9. How much "The Apocolocyntosis" is missing from this translation?
(a) Very much.
(b) More than The Satyricon.
(c) As much as The Satyricon.
(d) Not much.

10. Who throws rocks at Eumolpus at the end of the chapter called The Road to Croton?
(a) Encolpius.
(b) Giton.
(c) The townspeople.
(d) No one.

11. Who greets Claudius in heaven?
(a) Venus.
(b) Jupiter.
(c) Mercury.
(d) Mars.

12. Why do the people of Croton immediately begin to cater to one of the companions?
(a) They think he's famous.
(b) They appreciate his talent and poetry.
(c) They think he's beautiful.
(d) They think he's rich.

13. What does the priestess soak in a brew?
(a) Encolpius' genitals.
(b) A goose liver.
(c) Encolpius' right hand.
(d) A goose heart.

14. Who proposes that Claudius be made a god simply because of his blood relation to other gods?
(a) Jupiter.
(b) Mercury.
(c) Janus.
(d) Diespiter.

15. What was Claudius listening to when he expired?
(a) Arguing in his court.
(b) Symphonic music.
(c) Comic actors.
(d) Nero's violin practice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must Encolpius remove for his role in Croton?

2. What must Giton remove for his role in Croton?

3. Why can't Claudius be a Stoic god?

4. What is the main factor used in determining the author of "The Apocolocyntosis"?

5. Who transports Claudius to hell?

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