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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Juvenal, which of the following will inherit the longings and vices of the world?
(a) Posterity.
(b) Punishment.
(c) Proletariats.
(d) Poverty.

2. What type of goblet did Virro drink from at the dinner party?
(a) A clay goblet.
(b) A solid gold goblet.
(c) A gem-encrusted goblet.
(d) A plain glass goblet.

3. What was the name of the female friend with whom Juvenal discussed immorality?
(a) Maronia.
(b) Varonia.
(c) Laronia.
(d) Baronia.

4. Which of the following groups of soldiers did Juvenal call "pansies"?
(a) Romans.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Greeks.
(d) British.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following men did Juvenal consider a "dandy"?

2. What name did Juvenal give Crispinus after hearing about his infamous seduction?

3. Which of the following groups of people did Umbricius consider to be the most dishonest?

4. Which of the following adjectives did Nieobe use to describe herself?

5. Which of the following men upheld the "Family Encouragement Act"?

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