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

2. Which of the following did Juvenal claim to be the only thing that dictated fortune?
(a) Fortune.
(b) Family.
(c) Fantasy.
(d) Fate.

3. In Satire II, with which of the following relatives was the condemned man accused of having an inappropriate relationship?
(a) His sister.
(b) His niece.
(c) His wife.
(d) His daughter.

4. Which of the following women types did Crispinus seduce?
(a) A queen.
(b) A goddess.
(c) A school teacher.
(d) A priestess.

5. Which of the following characters was served the best bread at the dinner party?
(a) Trebius.
(b) Saharan.
(c) Virrio.
(d) Clodius.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason did Umbricius give for his departure from Rome?

2. Which of the following crimes was Emperor Otho accused of committing?

3. During which of the following years did Emperor Domitian rule?

4. According to Juvenal, which of the following will inherit the longings and vices of the world?

5. Who eloped with Eppia?

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