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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which city did most Roman artists sell their work?
(a) London.
(b) Barcelona.
(c) Paris.
(d) Pompeii.

2. Which writer type toiled most in Juvenal's society?
(a) Poet.
(b) Speech writer.
(c) History writer.
(d) Philosopher.

3. Why did Naevolus leave his comfortable job in town?
(a) For more money.
(b) For the pursuit of love.
(c) For an adventure.
(d) He has been fired.

4. Which of the following characters was best characterized as a cheapskate?
(a) Juvenal.
(b) Laronia.
(c) Apius.
(d) Crispinus.

5. Which of the following gift requests was denied to Naevolus by his lover?
(a) Wine.
(b) Livestock.
(c) Land.
(d) Silk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name did Juvenal give Crispinus after hearing about his infamous seduction?

2. Which of the following groups of people did Juvenal prefer?

3. What type of wine did Trebius drink at the dinner party?

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

5. What type of goblet did Virro drink from at the dinner party?

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