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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who brings a witch to the woods to meet Encolpius?
(a) Circe.
(b) Oenothea.
(c) Proselenus.
(d) Chrysis.

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

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

4. Why does the witch meet Encolpius in the woods?
(a) To see if he is a god.
(b) To make him disappear.
(c) To cast a spell on him that will test his virility.
(d) As part of a pagan ritual.

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

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

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

8. Which Fate says that Claudius will not die alone?
(a) Dis.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Gaius.
(d) Clotho.

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

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

11. What do the priestess and witch yell as Encolpius runs away?
(a) "Get back here in the name of love!"
(b) "Stop, thief!"
(c) "Coward!"
(d) "Run, weakling!"

12. What were people without fortunes in Croton doing?
(a) Working as slaves.
(b) Hunting fortunes.
(c) Begging.
(d) Teaching.

13. In heaven, what does Claudius' voice sound like?
(a) Angels singing.
(b) A sea monster.
(c) Roaring lions.
(d) A violin.

14. Who is Circe's maid?
(a) Proselenus.
(b) Chrysis.
(c) She doesn't have one.
(d) Oenothea.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom do the people of Croton immediately begin to cater?

2. What are the men asked for when they visit Croton?

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

4. Who recites the poem at the end of The Road to Croton?

5. How much "The Apocolocyntosis" is missing from this translation?

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