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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following men experienced a Divine blessing that nullified all of his immoral actions?
(a) Lateranus.
(b) Orestes.
(c) Seneca.
(d) Nero.

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

3. What institution did Augustus build in Rome?
(a) A hospital.
(b) A library.
(c) A university.
(d) A theater.

4. Which of the following men was married to a fellow male performer?
(a) Gracchu.
(b) Facchu.
(c) Pacchu.
(d) Macchu.

5. Who is the narrator of this novel?
(a) Vespasian.
(b) Umbrecius.
(c) Trebius.
(d) Juvenal.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Juvenal, which type of envy would get a man overthrown quickly?

3. Which of the following goddesses was NOT a muse?

4. Why did Virro want Naevolus killed?

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

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