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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following men did Juvenal consider a "dandy"?
(a) Montanus.
(b) Catullus.
(c) Fuscus.
(d) Crispinus.

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

3. What reason did Lateranus give for his immoral behavior?
(a) His age.
(b) His upbringing.
(c) His race.
(d) His weight.

4. Which of the following men froze when the ship he was riding began to sink?
(a) The deck hand.
(b) The first mate.
(c) The captain.
(d) The coxswain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters spent his days dreaming of battle?

2. Who called on Blandus to earn the respect of the town through his actions?

3. According to Juvenal, from whom could a virtuous man borrow heritage?

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

5. According to Juvenal, which of the following types of men would a good ruler NOT torment?

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