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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Claudius order for the one who called him out for lying about his identity to Hercules?

2. According to Eumolpus, how is the only accurate way to record history?

3. Who does the maid only have relations with?

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

5. How does the man disguised as the wealthy one plan to explain that he has lost some of his money?

Short Essay Questions

1. When a maid in Croton approaches Encolpius, what does she want?

2. What was the big lie Eumolpus has to cover (and how does he cover it) while having sex with a girl he tutors?

3. What is the problem between Encolpius and the beautiful woman who wants him?

4. Who really wants to go to Croton and why?

5. What story will Encolpius and his friends tell the people of Croton to explain their arrival there?

6. What angers Claudius in heaven and what big mistake does he make in regards to his anger?

7. Who brings a witch to meet Encolpius and why?

8. What one factor makes the case stronger for claiming Seneca is the author of "The Apocolocyntosis"? Explain why.

9. What is Hercules' particular interest in not naming Claudius as a god?

10. Describe Claudius' appearance when he arrives in heaven.

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