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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 was married to a fellow male performer?
(a) Pacchu.
(b) Macchu.
(c) Gracchu.
(d) Facchu.

2. What does Juvenal claim propelled him to write and share his creation with the world?
(a) Community.
(b) Religion.
(c) Association.
(d) Indignation.

3. Who returned to Heaven with Chastity?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Justice.
(c) Humility.
(d) Equality.

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

5. Which of the following actions did Juvenal label as "pointless and destructive"?
(a) Lawsuits.
(b) Petitions.
(c) Wars.
(d) Inheritances.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Naevolus' lover react to the news that his wife was pregnant by another man?

2. Who called on Blandus to earn the respect of the town through his actions?

3. Why did Naevolus leave his comfortable job in town?

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

5. What did Juvenal claim to be a smarter action than marriage?

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