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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the witch meet Encolpius in the woods?

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

4. Who is afraid of Claudius in heaven?

5. How many of the animals that attack Encolpius does he actually kill?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How do Eumolpus and Encolpius each react during their stay at Croton?

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

6. Who says poetry has a special relationship to history? What is that relationship?

7. How or from where do Encolpius and his friends see Croton?

8. What is the hurried end of 'The Apocolocyntosis' due to and why is it important to know this?

9. According to Encolpius, what is strange about the maid's request in Croton?

10. Who finally comes between Encolpius and Giton and why?

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