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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following groups of people does Juvenal describe as being greedy?
(a) The religious.
(b) The poor.
(c) Clients.
(d) Patrons.

2. How did Catullus greet incoming coaches?
(a) By shouting greetings.
(b) By saluting.
(c) By blowing kisses.
(d) By waving.

3. Which of the following characters was best characterized as a cheapskate?
(a) Juvenal.
(b) Crispinus.
(c) Laronia.
(d) Apius.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is known as the Goddess of Fertility?

2. In Satire II, with which of the following relatives was the condemned man accused of having an inappropriate relationship?

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

4. What does the narrator believe is wasted when producing bad play-writing?

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

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