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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In Juvenal's village, which of the following occupations was most likely to make an individual a lot of money?
(a) Artist.
(b) Musician.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Teacher.

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

5. How was the woman seduced by Crispinus punished for her immoral action?
(a) She was stoned.
(b) She was buried alive.
(c) She was drowned.
(d) She was banished.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the slave-boy who was given as a gift to Virgil?

2. Why did Lords invite clients over for dinner?

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

4. Which of the following characters was best characterized as a cheapskate?

5. Which of the following characteristics did Juvenal dislike most in women?

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