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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. 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 adultery.
(d) He was accused of gambling.

2. Who calls Claudius out for lying about his identity to Hercules?
(a) Clotho.
(b) Jupiter.
(c) Fever.
(d) Mercury.

3. Why will the townspeople think Encolpius has moved to Croton?
(a) Because he is Eumolpus' slave.
(b) Because he has no where else to go.
(c) Because he is a wealth builder himself.
(d) Because he is a music lover.

4. Who greets Claudius in heaven?
(a) Jupiter.
(b) Mars.
(c) Mercury.
(d) Venus.

5. Who will portray a wealthy man when the companions enter Croton?
(a) Eumolpus.
(b) Encolpius.
(c) Ascyltus.
(d) Giton.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is Circe's maid?

4. How long was the author of "The Apocolocyntosis" exiled?

5. Who proposes that Claudius be made a god simply because of his blood relation to other gods?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the minor objections to authorship based on for "The Apocolocyntosis"?

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

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

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

5. Why do some scholars think Petronius also wrote "The Apocolocyntosis"? How do others explain that concern?

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

7. Which emperor do the writings of Seneca tend to criticize and why?

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

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

10. Why is it so easy for Giton and Encolpius to portray slaves when they enter Croton?

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