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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why were artists unable to revel in their artistry?
(a) Because they were too worried about money.
(b) Because art was not appreciated.
(c) Because the muses refused to visit them.
(d) Because they were blinded by their own egos.

3. What did Juvenal claim to be a smarter action than marriage?
(a) Bankruptcy.
(b) Adultery.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Chastity.

4. Which of the following groups of people did Juvenal prefer?
(a) Homosexuals.
(b) Eunichs.
(c) Cross dressers.
(d) Adulturers.

5. Which of the following was Helvidus Priscus known to be?
(a) A gifted musician.
(b) A martyr.
(c) A war general.
(d) A dangerous criminal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following texts did Juvenal frequently refer to in his discussions with Umbricius?

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

3. What was Trebius served for his main course at the dinner party?

4. How was Domitian killed?

5. What was the price of the red mullet that Crispinus purchased?

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