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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following men did Juvenal consider a "dandy"?
(a) Catullus.
(b) Crispinus.
(c) Montanus.
(d) Fuscus.

4. Which of the following groups of people did Juvenal prefer?
(a) Eunichs.
(b) Adulturers.
(c) Homosexuals.
(d) Cross dressers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters was best characterized as a cheapskate?

2. What reason did Umbricius give for his departure from Rome?

3. In Satire IV, which of the following characters did NOT advise the king about his exceptionally large meal?

4. In Satire IV, who did the king call when he could not find a plate large enough for his meal?

5. How was the woman seduced by Crispinus punished for her immoral action?

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