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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How would Juvenal rate his own writing skills?
(a) Mediocre.
(b) Exceptional.
(c) Good.
(d) Poor.

2. What type of wine did Trebius drink at the dinner party?
(a) Vintage wine.
(b) Rough wine.
(c) Expensive wine.
(d) White wine.

3. What reason did Umbricius give for his departure from Rome?
(a) There were no jobs in Rome.
(b) His heart had been broken in Rome.
(c) There was too much violence in Rome.
(d) Rome was not exciting enough to live in.

4. 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 Privy Council.
(c) The Jester.
(d) The Ladies in Waiting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of the following cities had Juvenal's friend, Umbricius recently moved?

2. Which of the following groups of people does Juvenal describe as being greedy?

3. Which of the following characters was served the best bread at the dinner party?

4. How did Catullus greet incoming coaches?

5. Which of the following groups of people did Umbricius claim to have walked the streets looking for a fight?

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