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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How was the woman seduced by Crispinus punished for her immoral action?
(a) She was buried alive.
(b) She was stoned.
(c) She was banished.
(d) She was drowned.

4. Which of the following did Juvenal claim to be the only thing that dictated fortune?
(a) Fate.
(b) Fortune.
(c) Fantasy.
(d) Family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters was best characterized as a cheapskate?

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

3. Why did Naevolus leave his comfortable job in town?

4. Why did Lords invite clients over for dinner?

5. How many children did Naevolus father with his lover's wife?

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