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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) Gold.
(b) Marble.
(c) Ivory.
(d) Granite.

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

3. Which of the following groups of people did Umbricius claim to have walked the streets looking for a fight?
(a) Mobsters.
(b) Drunks.
(c) The poor.
(d) Children.

4. Which of the following groups of gods did Juvenal suggest should step in to stop the promiscuous atrocities affecting his society?
(a) The gods of food and wine.
(b) The gods of music.
(c) The gods of love.
(d) The gods of war.

5. Which of the following gifts did the fisherman in Satire IV take as an offering to the king?
(a) A lobster.
(b) A giant fish.
(c) An urchin.
(d) A sea snake.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was the price of the red mullet that Crispinus purchased?

4. During which of the following years did Emperor Domitian rule?

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

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