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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were waiters assigned to each of the guests at the dinner party?
(a) To prevent theft.
(b) To ensure great service.
(c) To display wealth.
(d) To converse.

2. What name did Juvenal give Crispinus after hearing about his infamous seduction?
(a) Hero.
(b) Dog.
(c) Guru.
(d) Monster.

3. How would Juvenal rate his own writing skills?
(a) Exceptional.
(b) Poor.
(c) Mediocre.
(d) Good.

4. What type of wine did Trebius drink at the dinner party?
(a) White wine.
(b) Rough wine.
(c) Expensive wine.
(d) Vintage wine.

5. What reason did Umbricius give for his departure from Rome?
(a) His heart had been broken in Rome.
(b) There was too much violence in Rome.
(c) Rome was not exciting enough to live in.
(d) There were no jobs in Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Juvenal think that a temple should be built to honor?

2. Why did Lords invite clients over for dinner?

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

4. Which of the following genres does Juvenal write in?

5. Which of the following groups of soldiers did Juvenal call "pansies"?

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