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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Satire 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Juvenal's village, which of the following groups of people often pretended to have money in order to gain clients?
(a) Doctors.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Painters.
(d) Lawyers.

3. Which of the following men was married to a fellow male performer?
(a) Pacchu.
(b) Macchu.
(c) Gracchu.
(d) Facchu.

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

5. Which of the following crimes was Emperor Otho accused of committing?
(a) Murder.
(b) Greed.
(c) Vanity.
(d) Lust.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name of the Moorish groom?

3. What does the narrator believe is wasted when producing bad play-writing?

4. Who returned to Heaven with Chastity?

5. Which of the following colors is symbolic of honor to the Greek gods?

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