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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Satire 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives did Juvenal use to describe Blandus?
(a) Worthless.
(b) Noble.
(c) Sacred.
(d) Immoral.

2. Which of the following men did Juvenal consider a "dandy"?
(a) Crispinus.
(b) Catullus.
(c) Fuscus.
(d) Montanus.

3. How did Catullus greet incoming coaches?
(a) By blowing kisses.
(b) By waving.
(c) By saluting.
(d) By shouting greetings.

4. Which of the following eras was rife with adultery?
(a) The Bronze Era.
(b) The Gold Era.
(c) The Platinum Era.
(d) The Silver Era.

5. Which of the following groups of gods did Juvenal suggest should step in to stop the promiscuous atrocities affecting his society?
(a) The gods of love.
(b) The gods of war.
(c) The gods of food and wine.
(d) The gods of music.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the text, which of the following substances makes up the statue of Apollo?

2. Which of the following groups of people did Umbricius consider to be the most dishonest?

3. What was the name of the female friend with whom Juvenal discussed immorality?

4. What type of wine did Trebius drink at the dinner party?

5. Why did Lords invite clients over for dinner?

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