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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Domitian killed?
(a) He was assassinated.
(b) He died in battle.
(c) He was drowned.
(d) He accidentally poisoned himself.

2. During which of the following years did Emperor Domitian rule?
(a) 32 BC.
(b) 12 BC.
(c) 89 AD.
(d) 43 AD.

3. In Satire IV, which of the following characters did NOT advise the king about his exceptionally large meal?
(a) Pegasus.
(b) Crispinus.
(c) Rubrus.
(d) Zeus.

4. What does the narrator claim is being recycled in bad play-writing?
(a) Biblical stories.
(b) Egyptian hieroglyphics.
(c) Greek mythology.
(d) Shakespearean plays.

5. Which of the following bird types did Juvenal claim to give birth by mouth?
(a) Eagle.
(b) Vulture.
(c) Raven.
(d) Robin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the female friend with whom Juvenal discussed immorality?

2. Which of the following characters spent his days dreaming of battle?

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

4. In the text, which of the following substances makes up the statue of Apollo?

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

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