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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 Umbricius claim to have walked the streets looking for a fight?
(a) The poor.
(b) Mobsters.
(c) Drunks.
(d) Children.

2. Which of the following items were referred to as "gallica"?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Sculptures.
(d) Fish.

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

4. During which of the following years did Emperor Domitian rule?
(a) 89 AD.
(b) 12 BC.
(c) 43 AD.
(d) 32 BC.

5. What did Umbricius claim to be the only thing that could get a man out of trouble in the court system?
(a) Faith.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Muscular strength.
(d) Innocence.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How were the poor within Roman society treated?

3. Which of the following eras was rife with adultery?

4. How did Catullus greet incoming coaches?

5. Which of the following men was married to a fellow male performer?

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