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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Domitian killed?
(a) He was assassinated.
(b) He died in battle.
(c) He accidentally poisoned himself.
(d) He was drowned.

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

3. Which of the following did Catullus throw overboard to prevent the ship from sinking?
(a) His belongings.
(b) The anchor.
(c) Cannonballs.
(d) Fuel.

4. Which of the following acts did Juvenal consider to be a degradation to heritage?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Acting.
(d) Cooking.

5. How did Catullus greet incoming coaches?
(a) By shouting greetings.
(b) By blowing kisses.
(c) By saluting.
(d) By waving.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Satire IV, who did the king call when he could not find a plate large enough for his meal?

2. How many sons did Catullus have?

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

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

5. What was the name of the father of Alexander the Great?

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