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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following countries claimed that Rome had "monstrous morals"?
(a) Italy.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Greece.
(d) England.

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

5. Which of the following goddesses was NOT a muse?
(a) Plusia.
(b) Melete.
(c) Aoede.
(d) Thelxinoe.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following gifts did the fisherman in Satire IV take as an offering to the king?

3. What was the name of the manor where Virrio lived?

4. Why were artists unable to revel in their artistry?

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

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