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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Which of the following was Blandus' first name?
(a) Toughious.
(b) Punkius.
(c) Rebellius.
(d) Fightous.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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