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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the text, which of the following substances makes up the statue of Apollo?
(a) Gold.
(b) Marble.
(c) Granite.
(d) Ivory.

3. Which of the following characters poisons for a living?
(a) Locusta.
(b) Nero.
(c) Flaminia.
(d) Aeneus.

4. Which of the following groups of people did Umbricius consider to be the most dishonest?
(a) Landlords.
(b) Bankers.
(c) Doctors.
(d) Teachers.

5. Schoolboys in Juvenal's village prayed for the eloquence of which of the following?
(a) Demosthenes.
(b) Messalina.
(c) Alexander.
(d) Hannibal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following did Juvenal claim to be the true test of nobility?

2. Which of the following men was married to a fellow male performer?

3. What does Juvenal think that a temple should be built to honor?

4. Which of the following goddesses was NOT a muse?

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

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