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

2. How did Juvenal feel about Umbricius' move from Rome?
(a) He was apathetic.
(b) He was confused.
(c) He was proud of him.
(d) He was disappointed.

3. To which of the following cities had Juvenal's friend, Umbricius recently moved?
(a) Cumae.
(b) Sibyl.
(c) Magna.
(d) Superbus.

4. In Satire IV, which of the following characters did NOT advise the king about his exceptionally large meal?
(a) Crispinus.
(b) Pegasus.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Rubrus.

5. Who is known as the Goddess of Agriculture?
(a) Ceres.
(b) Nike.
(c) Diana.
(d) Hebe.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following texts did Juvenal frequently refer to in his discussions with Umbricius?

3. Which of the following groups of people did Juvenal prefer?

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

5. Who is known as the Goddess of Fertility?

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