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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following types of wives was worst in Juvenal's eyes?
(a) A gossiping wife.
(b) A well-read wife.
(c) A musical wife.
(d) A drunken wife.

2. 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) There were no jobs in Rome.
(d) Rome was not exciting enough to live in.

3. In Satire IV, who did the king call when he could not find a plate large enough for his meal?
(a) The Ladies in Waiting.
(b) The Privy Council.
(c) The Jester.
(d) The Queen.

4. Which of the following women types did Crispinus seduce?
(a) A queen.
(b) A school teacher.
(c) A goddess.
(d) A priestess.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the female friend with whom Juvenal discussed immorality?

2. Which of the following was Helvidus Priscus known to be?

3. To which of the following cities had Juvenal's friend, Umbricius recently moved?

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

5. In the text, which of the following substances makes up the statue of Apollo?

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