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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements has "The Satyricon" been called, now deemed to be worthy literature?

2. Niceros tells a story about what creature?

3. Who made advances toward Ascyltus when he is with the old woman?

4. Who wrote the introduction to "The Satyricon"?

5. Who wants to be Giton's teacher and guardian in exchange for a sexual relationship?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the accountant's role at the dinner?

2. What joke involving a pig does Trimalchio play on his guests?

3. Explain the egg delicacy served after Trimalchio arrives.

4. What is Ascyltus' response when Encolpius confronts him about the attempted rape of Giton?

5. What was Petronius' title in the emperor's court and what significance was the title?

6. What is the relationship between Giton and Encolpius?

7. Into what genre does "The Satyricon" clearly fit? Why?

8. What is funny about the brothel to which Encolpius is led?

9. What character fault does Eumolpus have and how does Encolpius try to help him overcome it?

10. Encolpius blames teachers for making young students grow up to become worthless people. Who else does he blame and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are four points of view in which literature is written: first person, third person objective, third person limited and omniscient. Which point of view does the author use in "The Satyricon"? Is this the most effective point of view for this particular story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of women in "The Satyricon."

Essay Topic 3

Name and define the five types of conflict. Which conflict prevailed in both stories? Explain the conflict in detail, using examples from both stories.

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