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

2. In Satire IV, which of the following characters did NOT advise the king about his exceptionally large meal?
(a) Crispinus.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Pegasus.
(d) Rubrus.

3. Why was Juvenal so proud of Catullus' quick action aboard the ship?
(a) Because he was brave.
(b) Because he was quick.
(c) Because he was sensible.
(d) Because he was strong.

4. Which of the following characters was best characterized as a cheapskate?
(a) Crispinus.
(b) Juvenal.
(c) Apius.
(d) Laronia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following gifts did the fisherman in Satire IV take as an offering to the king?

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

3. What reason did Lateranus give for his immoral behavior?

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

5. Which of the following women types did Crispinus seduce?

(see the answer key)

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