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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 men upheld the "Family Encouragement Act"?
(a) Aemilii.
(b) Fabuis.
(c) Ursidius.
(d) Helvidus Priscus.

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

3. Which of the following types of wives was worst in Juvenal's eyes?
(a) A well-read wife.
(b) A musical wife.
(c) A drunken wife.
(d) A gossiping wife.

4. Which of the following adjectives did Nieobe use to describe herself?
(a) Flexible.
(b) Noble.
(c) Humble.
(d) Chaste.

5. During which month of the year did the characters in "The Sixteen Satires" vacation in Saturnalia?
(a) December.
(b) June.
(c) March.
(d) September.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following bird types did Juvenal claim to give birth by mouth?

2. In Satire IV, which of the following characters did NOT advise the king about his exceptionally large meal?

3. Which of the following characters was served the best bread at the dinner party?

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

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

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