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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were waiters assigned to each of the guests at the dinner party?
(a) To ensure great service.
(b) To converse.
(c) To display wealth.
(d) To prevent theft.

2. How was Domitian killed?
(a) He was assassinated.
(b) He died in battle.
(c) He was drowned.
(d) He accidentally poisoned himself.

3. What does the narrator believe is wasted when producing bad play-writing?
(a) Paper.
(b) Art.
(c) Ideas.
(d) Hope.

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

5. What was the name of the manor where Virrio lived?
(a) Esquiline Hill.
(b) Capitolium.
(c) Discobulous Myron.
(d) Palatium Place.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Catullus greet incoming coaches?

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

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

4. According to Juvenal, which of the following will inherit the longings and vices of the world?

5. Which of the following animal types was Meleager?

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