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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Satire 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Juvenal, which of the following flower types drew men naturally?
(a) Rose.
(b) Pansy.
(c) Lily.
(d) Tulip.

2. What changed in Naevolus' appearance during the time that he and Juvenal were friends?
(a) He gets fat.
(b) He shrinks in size.
(c) His hair turns grey.
(d) He gets wrinkles on his face.

3. Where did Naevolus work before leaving his job?
(a) At the infirmary.
(b) At the market.
(c) At the temple.
(d) At the school.

4. In Juvenal's village, which of the following occupations was most likely to make an individual a lot of money?
(a) Artist.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Musician.

5. What was the name of the manor where Virrio lived?
(a) Palatium Place.
(b) Discobulous Myron.
(c) Esquiline Hill.
(d) Capitolium.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which herb did Juvenal advise Naevolus to chew as an aphrodisiac?

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

3. Which of the following men did Juvenal consider a "dandy"?

4. To which of the following characters was Emperor Otho compared?

5. Who was the dinner party host in Satire V?

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