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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the text, which of the following substances makes up the statue of Apollo?
(a) Ivory.
(b) Granite.
(c) Gold.
(d) Marble.

2. According to Juvenal, which type of envy would get a man overthrown quickly?
(a) Envy of love.
(b) Envy of wealth.
(c) Envy of power.
(d) Envy of heirs.

3. Which of the following eras was rife with adultery?
(a) The Silver Era.
(b) The Bronze Era.
(c) The Platinum Era.
(d) The Gold Era.

4. Which of the following countries claimed that Rome had "monstrous morals"?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Italy.
(c) England.
(d) Greece.

5. Why did Naevolus leave his comfortable job in town?
(a) For an adventure.
(b) For more money.
(c) He has been fired.
(d) For the pursuit of love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who eloped with Eppia?

2. Where did Naevolus work before leaving his job?

3. Which of the following words did Juvenal use to describe the negative effect that inheritances had on an individual?

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

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

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