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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) Hero.
(b) Dog.
(c) Guru.
(d) Monster.

2. Who called on Blandus to earn the respect of the town through his actions?
(a) Juvenal.
(b) Valerius.
(c) Cossutianus Capito.
(d) Phalaus.

3. Which of the following characteristics was Blandus' only claim to nobility?
(a) His virtue.
(b) His pedigree.
(c) His wealth.
(d) His title.

4. With which of the following friends did Juvenal rejoice over Catullus' return?
(a) Fuscus.
(b) Rutilus.
(c) Persicus.
(d) Corvinus.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Which of the following men experienced a Divine blessing that nullified all of his immoral actions?

5. Which of the following did Catullus throw overboard to prevent the ship from sinking?

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