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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 groups of people does Juvenal describe as being greedy?
(a) The religious.
(b) Patrons.
(c) The poor.
(d) Clients.

2. Why did Lords invite clients over for dinner?
(a) To entertain.
(b) To square debts.
(c) To showcase friendships.
(d) To pitch sales.

3. According to Juvenal, which of the following will inherit the longings and vices of the world?
(a) Punishment.
(b) Proletariats.
(c) Posterity.
(d) Poverty.

4. What was Trebius served for his main course at the dinner party?
(a) Fresh fruit.
(b) Beef liver.
(c) Toadstools.
(d) Chicken hearts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters spent his days dreaming of battle?

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

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

4. Who is known as the Goddess of Agriculture?

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

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