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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were the poor within Roman society treated?
(a) They are ignored.
(b) They are pitied.
(c) They are mocked.
(d) They are heralded.

2. Which of the following emperors was the only one who respected the muses?
(a) Brutus.
(b) Cicero.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Magnus.

3. How did Juvenal feel about Umbricius' move from Rome?
(a) He was disappointed.
(b) He was confused.
(c) He was proud of him.
(d) He was apathetic.

4. Which of the following colors is symbolic of honor to the Greek gods?
(a) Silver.
(b) Purple.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Brown.

5. Who is the narrator of this novel?
(a) Umbrecius.
(b) Vespasian.
(c) Trebius.
(d) Juvenal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is known as the Goddess of Fertility?

2. Which of the following adjectives did Umbricius use to describe himself?

3. Which of the following groups of gods did Juvenal suggest should step in to stop the promiscuous atrocities affecting his society?

4. Which of the following types of wives was worst in Juvenal's eyes?

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

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