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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is known as the Goddess of Fertility?
(a) Ceres.
(b) Nike.
(c) Diana.
(d) Hebe.

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

3. What does Juvenal think that a temple should be built to honor?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Reverence.
(c) Money.
(d) Art.

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

5. How were the poor within Roman society treated?
(a) They are heralded.
(b) They are pitied.
(c) They are ignored.
(d) They are mocked.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How would Juvenal rate his own writing skills?

3. Who is the narrator of this novel?

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

5. How did Juvenal feel about Umbricius' move from Rome?

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