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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. Who approaches Encolpius and tells him how attractive he is?

2. Why do the people of Croton immediately begin to cater to one of the companions?

3. Who ordered the exile of the author of "The Apocolocyntosis"?

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

5. At what stage of the emperor's reign was "The Apocolocyntosis" written?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Claudius been allowed to live this long?

2. What is the role of children in Croton?

3. Who filibusters against Claudius in heaven? What is said of man's relationship to gods in this long speech?

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

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

6. How does an old man describe Croton to Encolpius and his friends?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define and discuss Menippean satire? What differentiates this satire from other types?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of women in "The Satyricon."

Essay Topic 3

In both stories ("The Satyricon" and "The Apocolocyntosis"), authorship is questioned by various scholars. How does the consensus prove who wrote which? How do they know the stories are by different authors?

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