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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following gifts did the fisherman in Satire IV take as an offering to the king?
(a) A giant fish.
(b) An urchin.
(c) A lobster.
(d) A sea snake.

3. During which month of the year did the characters in "The Sixteen Satires" vacation in Saturnalia?
(a) September.
(b) June.
(c) March.
(d) December.

4. Which of the following crimes was Emperor Otho accused of committing?
(a) Lust.
(b) Murder.
(c) Greed.
(d) Vanity.

5. What was the name of the Moorish groom?
(a) Trebius.
(b) Virrio.
(c) Clodius.
(d) Saharan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Lords invite clients over for dinner?

3. What was Trebius served for his main course at the dinner party?

4. What institution did Augustus build in Rome?

5. During which of the following years did Emperor Domitian rule?

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