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. What is not held in high esteem in Croton?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Royalty.
(c) Education.
(d) The gods.

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

3. Why can't Claudius be a Stoic god?
(a) He isn't from Sto.
(b) He's got neither the head nor heart.
(c) He was born in the wrong month.
(d) He can't speak Stoic.

4. Who really wants to know if Encolpius sells himself or gives himself away sexually?
(a) Giton.
(b) A maid.
(c) Circe.
(d) A witch.

5. What must Giton remove for his role in Croton?
(a) His money.
(b) His toga.
(c) His wig.
(d) His accent.

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

7. Who does Claudius indicate he is to Hercules in heaven?
(a) Nero.
(b) Caesar.
(c) A god.
(d) Jupiter.

8. What must Encolpius remove for his role in Croton?
(a) His wig.
(b) His money.
(c) His toga.
(d) His accent.

9. What is the main factor used in determining the author of "The Apocolocyntosis"?
(a) Writing style.
(b) Timing.
(c) Education level.
(d) Events of the era.

10. Who approaches Encolpius and tells him how attractive he is?
(a) Eumolpus.
(b) A witch.
(c) Giton.
(d) A maid.

11. Which pig part is used in the ritual to restore Encolpius?
(a) Cheek.
(b) Feet.
(c) Ear.
(d) Rump.

12. In the farce they are creating to enter Croton, which companion will say he has just buried his son?
(a) Encolpius.
(b) Euripides.
(c) Eumolpus.
(d) Ascyltus.

13. What is the translation of the title of "The Apocolocyntosis"?
(a) What a Blundering Idiot.
(b) Read more Poetry, Please.
(c) Sex in the Parthenon.
(d) Transfiguration of a Pumpkin-head.

14. How does the man disguised as the wealthy one plan to explain that he has lost some of his money?
(a) He was robbed.
(b) He has been shipwrecked.
(c) He lost it gambling.
(d) He gave it to needy people.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote "The Apocolocyntosis"?

2. Who is afraid of Claudius in heaven?

3. How many animals attack Encolpius when the priestess leaves the room?

4. What was Claudius listening to when he expired?

5. Who calls Claudius out for lying about his identity to Hercules?

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