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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Juvenal, which of the following will inherit the longings and vices of the world?
(a) Punishment.
(b) Posterity.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Proletariats.

2. What does Juvenal claim propelled him to write and share his creation with the world?
(a) Association.
(b) Religion.
(c) Indignation.
(d) Community.

3. Among which of the following animal breeds was Virgil accused of spreading disease?
(a) Rats.
(b) Horses.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Dogs.

4. Which of the following adjectives did Umbricius use to describe himself?
(a) Moral.
(b) Humble.
(c) Violent.
(d) Proud.

5. Which of the following colors is symbolic of honor to the Greek gods?
(a) Silver.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Purple.
(d) Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following groups of people did Juvenal prefer?

2. How were the poor within Roman society treated?

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

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

5. Which of the following activities is NOT a type of immorality discussed in the opening chapter of the novel?

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