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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Satire 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Naevolus, the animal smoothed with which of the following was most dangerous?
(a) Fire.
(b) Stone.
(c) Pumice.
(d) Knives.

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

3. What did Juvenal claim to be a smarter action than marriage?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Suicide.
(c) Chastity.
(d) Bankruptcy.

4. Which of the following texts did Juvenal frequently refer to in his discussions with Umbricius?
(a) The Bible.
(b) The Iliad.
(c) The Koran.
(d) The Odyssey.

5. How many children did Naevolus father with his lover's wife?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Trebius served for his main course at the dinner party?

2. What did Umbricius claim to be the only thing that could get a man out of trouble in the court system?

3. How were the poor within Roman society treated?

4. Which of the following actions was NOT something that Juvenal claimed that a wife would do for a lover but not for a husband?

5. What does Juvenal think that a temple should be built to honor?

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