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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the slave-boy who was given as a gift to Virgil?
(a) Alexander.
(b) Aaron.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Anthony.

2. How did Juvenal feel about Umbricius' move from Rome?
(a) He was disappointed.
(b) He was proud of him.
(c) He was apathetic.
(d) He was confused.

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

4. Which of the following rites did Juvenal mock, claiming them to lack a relation to women?
(a) Fertility rites.
(b) Marriage rites.
(c) Athletic rites.
(d) Justice rites.

5. How did Naevolus' lover react to the news that his wife was pregnant by another man?
(a) He is proud.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is apathetic.
(d) He is irate.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Juvenal's opinion, how did the morals of ancient men compare to the morals of modern men?

2. Which of the following was Blandus' first name?

3. Which of the following crimes did Persicus accuse Juvenal of committing?

4. What did Juvenal claim to be the only fear that Roman men had?

5. Which of the following types of wives was worst in Juvenal's eyes?

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