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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 not held in high esteem in Croton?
(a) Education.
(b) The gods.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Royalty.
2. Who greets Claudius in heaven?
(a) Mercury.
(b) Mars.
(c) Jupiter.
(d) Venus.
3. Why was the author of "The Apocolocyntosis" exiled?
(a) He was accused of stealing.
(b) He was accused of lying.
(c) He was accused of gambling.
(d) He was accused of adultery.
4. Why are there no children in Croton?
(a) They are all barren.
(b) People with heirs don't get invited to socialize.
(c) Children are killed there.
(d) Children are sold into slavery from there.
5. Why will the townspeople think Encolpius has moved to Croton?
(a) Because he is a wealth builder himself.
(b) Because he has no where else to go.
(c) Because he is a music lover.
(d) Because he is Eumolpus' slave.
Short Answer Questions
1. What must Giton remove for his role in Croton?
2. Who transports Claudius to hell?
3. What does the priestess soak in a brew?
4. Who is afraid of Claudius in heaven?
5. What is the name of the town that Encolpius and his companions see while walking?
Short Essay Questions
1. When a maid in Croton approaches Encolpius, what does she want?
2. What one factor makes the case stronger for claiming Seneca is the author of "The Apocolocyntosis"? Explain why.
3. What is the subject of a lengthy poem recited at the end of "Eumolpus"? What might the poem reflect?
4. Why has Claudius been allowed to live this long?
5. When does Claudius finally realize he is dead?
6. Who really wants to go to Croton and why?
7. What angers Claudius in heaven and what big mistake does he make in regards to his anger?
8. How does an old man describe Croton to Encolpius and his friends?
9. What happens when Encolpius meets the beautiful woman for sex a second time?
10. Which emperor do the writings of Seneca tend to criticize and why?
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