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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Satire 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the father of Alexander the Great?
(a) Michael.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Craig.
(d) Phillip.

2. Which of the following men experienced a Divine blessing that nullified all of his immoral actions?
(a) Seneca.
(b) Lateranus.
(c) Orestes.
(d) Nero.

3. Which of the following men did Juvenal compare to Nero?
(a) Seneca.
(b) Blandus.
(c) Lateranus.
(d) Phalaus.

4. According to Juvenal, which of the following types of men would a good ruler NOT torment?
(a) Desperate men.
(b) Guilty men.
(c) Virtuous men.
(d) Noble men.

5. Which of the following did Juvenal claim to be the true test of nobility?
(a) Pedigree.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Virtue.
(d) Respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following men did Juvenal consider a "dandy"?

2. How many sons did Catullus have?

3. When Juvenal heard that Catullus was returning home, he said that that day was happier than which other day?

4. Which of the following characters was best characterized as a cheapskate?

5. Why was Juvenal so proud of Catullus' quick action aboard the ship?

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