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

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) Down a mountain.
(b) In a cave.
(c) Up a mountain.
(d) On the beach.

2. Why does Circe ask if she emits a fowl odor?
(a) Because she can smell it too.
(b) Because a dead animal is nearby.
(c) Because a spell has been cast upon her.
(d) Because Encolpius is impotent.

3. What major key is the clue to the authorship of "The Apocolocyntosis"?
(a) Its love of Nero.
(b) Its vulgarity.
(c) Its criticism of Claudius.
(d) Its political satire.

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

5. Who takes Encolpius to a temple?
(a) Proselenus.
(b) Circe.
(c) Giton.
(d) Chrysis.

6. Why was the author of "The Apocolocyntosis" exiled?
(a) He was accused of adultery.
(b) He was accused of lying.
(c) He was accused of gambling.
(d) He was accused of stealing.

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

8. Why does the priestess fall?
(a) Her feet were hot.
(b) She is clumsy.
(c) Her stool breaks.
(d) Giton knocked her down.

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

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

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

12. What role must Claudius serve as his final punishment?
(a) Court jester for the gods.
(b) Legal secretary.
(c) Slave.
(d) Cook for the gods.

13. Who died a year before the "The Apocolocyntosis" was written?
(a) Augustus.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Claudius.
(d) Nero.

14. Who is Encolpius' mentor?
(a) Euripides.
(b) Eumolpus.
(c) Ascyltus.
(d) Giton.

15. Why will Eumolpus tell the townspeople he wants to move to Croton?
(a) He wants to be rich, too.
(b) He has a business model in mind.
(c) To leave behind old memories.
(d) He likes a challenge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will portray a wealthy man when the companions enter Croton?

2. What was Claudius listening to when he expired?

3. In which country was the author of "The Apocolocyntosis" born?

4. On which emperor's court did the author of "The Apocolocyntosis" serve?

5. Who develops a plan to use in order to enter the city of Croton?

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