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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Domitian killed?
(a) He accidentally poisoned himself.
(b) He died in battle.
(c) He was assassinated.
(d) He was drowned.

2. Which of the following bird types did Juvenal claim to give birth by mouth?
(a) Vulture.
(b) Raven.
(c) Robin.
(d) Eagle.

3. To which of the following cities had Juvenal's friend, Umbricius recently moved?
(a) Superbus.
(b) Sibyl.
(c) Magna.
(d) Cumae.

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

5. What does the narrator claim is being recycled in bad play-writing?
(a) Shakespearean plays.
(b) Greek mythology.
(c) Egyptian hieroglyphics.
(d) Biblical stories.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following seafood types was considered to be the greatest delicacy?

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

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

4. Why were waiters assigned to each of the guests at the dinner party?

5. Who is known as the Goddess of Fertility?

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