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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During which of the following years did Emperor Domitian rule?
(a) 12 BC.
(b) 89 AD.
(c) 43 AD.
(d) 32 BC.

2. Who was the dinner party host in Satire V?
(a) Clodius.
(b) Trebius.
(c) Saharan.
(d) Virro.

3. What was the price of the red mullet that Crispinus purchased?
(a) 40 silver coins.
(b) 60 gold pieces.
(c) 20 copper coins.
(d) 10 francs.

4. Which of the following characters was served the best bread at the dinner party?
(a) Virrio.
(b) Clodius.
(c) Saharan.
(d) Trebius.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Catullus greet incoming coaches?

2. Among which of the following animal breeds was Virgil accused of spreading disease?

3. Who is known as the Goddess of Fertility?

4. To which of the following characters was Emperor Otho compared?

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

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