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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name did Juvenal give Crispinus after hearing about his infamous seduction?
(a) Guru.
(b) Monster.
(c) Dog.
(d) Hero.

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

3. What was the price of the red mullet that Crispinus purchased?
(a) 10 francs.
(b) 20 copper coins.
(c) 60 gold pieces.
(d) 40 silver coins.

4. In Satire IV, who did the king call when he could not find a plate large enough for his meal?
(a) The Jester.
(b) The Ladies in Waiting.
(c) The Queen.
(d) The Privy Council.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With which of the following friends did Juvenal rejoice over Catullus' return?

2. Which of the following men did Juvenal compare to Nero?

3. Which of the following adjectives did Juvenal use to describe Blandus?

4. Which of the following did Juvenal claim to be the true test of nobility?

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

(see the answer key)

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