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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Catullus greet incoming coaches?
(a) By shouting greetings.
(b) By waving.
(c) By saluting.
(d) By blowing kisses.

3. How were the poor within Roman society treated?
(a) They are heralded.
(b) They are ignored.
(c) They are mocked.
(d) They are pitied.

4. Which of the following bird types did Juvenal claim to give birth by mouth?
(a) Raven.
(b) Eagle.
(c) Vulture.
(d) Robin.

5. In Satire IV, who did the king call when he could not find a plate large enough for his meal?
(a) The Queen.
(b) The Jester.
(c) The Ladies in Waiting.
(d) The Privy Council.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives did Umbricius use to describe himself?

2. What does Juvenal think that a temple should be built to honor?

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

4. Which of the following colors is symbolic of honor to the Greek gods?

5. What did Umbricius claim to be the only thing that could get a man out of trouble in the court system?

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