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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 Nieobe use to describe herself?
(a) Flexible.
(b) Humble.
(c) Chaste.
(d) Noble.

2. Which of the following men upheld the "Family Encouragement Act"?
(a) Fabuis.
(b) Aemilii.
(c) Ursidius.
(d) Helvidus Priscus.

3. During which age of mankind did Juvenal live?
(a) The Seventh Age.
(b) The Eighth Age.
(c) The Sixth Age.
(d) The Ninth Age.

4. Which of the following characters was best characterized as a cheapskate?
(a) Apius.
(b) Crispinus.
(c) Juvenal.
(d) Laronia.

5. Which of the following acts did Juvenal consider to be a degradation to heritage?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Acting.
(d) Dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following gods was described as a "beardless strapling"?

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

3. In Juvenal's village, which of the following groups of people often pretended to have money in order to gain clients?

4. What name did Juvenal give Crispinus after hearing about his infamous seduction?

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

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