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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Satire II, with which of the following relatives was the condemned man accused of having an inappropriate relationship?
(a) His sister.
(b) His niece.
(c) His daughter.
(d) His wife.

2. According to Juvenal, how did the gods react when men cried out for money?
(a) They answered prayers.
(b) They ignored prayers.
(c) They shouted back at the men.
(d) They punished the men with bad weather.

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

4. Which of the following men experienced a Divine blessing that nullified all of his immoral actions?
(a) Seneca.
(b) Lateranus.
(c) Nero.
(d) Orestes.

5. Who is the narrator of this novel?
(a) Juvenal.
(b) Umbrecius.
(c) Vespasian.
(d) Trebius.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following words did Juvenal use to describe the negative effect that inheritances had on an individual?

2. Which of the following items were referred to as "gallica"?

3. Which of the following men upheld the "Family Encouragement Act"?

4. What was the name of the Moorish groom?

5. Which of the following adjectives did Nieobe use to describe herself?

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