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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Naevolus' lover?
(a) Trebius.
(b) Virro.
(c) Gazette.
(d) Umbricius.

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

3. Which of the following rites did Juvenal mock, claiming them to lack a relation to women?
(a) Justice rites.
(b) Marriage rites.
(c) Fertility rites.
(d) Athletic rites.

4. What institution did Augustus build in Rome?
(a) A library.
(b) A theater.
(c) A university.
(d) A hospital.

5. According to Naevolus, the animal smoothed with which of the following was most dangerous?
(a) Pumice.
(b) Fire.
(c) Stone.
(d) Knives.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were waiters assigned to each of the guests at the dinner party?

2. Which of the following items were referred to as "gallica"?

3. Which of the following seafood types was considered to be the greatest delicacy?

4. Which of the following groups of soldiers did Juvenal call "pansies"?

5. Which of the following did Juvenal claim to be the only thing that dictated fortune?

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