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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 god helps restore Encolpius to full health?

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

3. What is the name of the town that Encolpius and his companions see while walking?

4. What is the subject of the poem recited at the end of The Road to Croton?

5. Who recites the poem at the end of The Road to Croton?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What story will Encolpius and his friends tell the people of Croton to explain their arrival there?

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

8. When does Claudius finally realize he is dead?

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

10. What is the subject of a lengthy poem recited at the end of "Eumolpus"? What might the poem reflect?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the main characters of "The Apocolocyntosis." Who was the protagonist and what separates that character from the other main characters?

Essay Topic 2

What interests and experiences of the author's own life might be drawn upon for inspiration in "The Satyricon"? Explain your answers, giving an overview of the author's life.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of the translator in both stories. Give a brief overview of this translator's life and specific challenges he faced in interpreting both these stories.

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