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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Encolpius vow to give up for the beautiful woman he meets?
(a) Giton.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Lying.

3. To where was the author of "The Apocolocyntosis" exiled?
(a) Rome.
(b) Corsica.
(c) Athens.
(d) Croton.

4. Why are there no children in Croton?
(a) They are all barren.
(b) Children are killed there.
(c) People with heirs don't get invited to socialize.
(d) Children are sold into slavery from there.

5. What is the name of the town that Encolpius and his companions see while walking?
(a) Pergamum.
(b) Croton.
(c) Rome.
(d) Vesuvius.

6. What are the two classes of people in Croton?
(a) Rich or trying to get rich.
(b) Poor and very poor.
(c) Very rich and very poor.
(d) Very rich and just rich.

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

8. Who becomes enraged by Claudius' order for the one who called him out for lying about his identity?
(a) Jupiter.
(b) Mercury.
(c) Hercules.
(d) Mars.

9. According to Eumolpus, how is the only accurate way to record history?
(a) In song.
(b) By memory.
(c) In storytelling.
(d) Poetry.

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

11. Which god helps restore Encolpius to full health?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Mercury.
(c) Venus.
(d) Jesus.

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

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

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

15. Who transports Claudius to hell?
(a) Mercury.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Mars.
(d) Janus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Circe ask if she emits a fowl odor?

2. Who killed Hercules' great granddaughters and great-great grandson?

3. What major key is the clue to the authorship of "The Apocolocyntosis"?

4. Who was the emperor when "The Apocolocyntosis" was written?

5. What is not held in high esteem in Croton?

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