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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following colors is symbolic of honor to the Greek gods?
(a) Purple.
(b) Brown.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Silver.

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

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

5. What does the narrator claim is being recycled in bad play-writing?
(a) Greek mythology.
(b) Egyptian hieroglyphics.
(c) Shakespearean plays.
(d) Biblical stories.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following crimes was Emperor Otho accused of committing?

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

3. What did Umbricius claim to be the only thing that could get a man out of trouble in the court system?

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

5. Which of the following groups of gods did Juvenal suggest should step in to stop the promiscuous atrocities affecting his society?

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