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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the manor where Virrio lived?
(a) Capitolium.
(b) Discobulous Myron.
(c) Esquiline Hill.
(d) Palatium Place.

2. Who called on Blandus to earn the respect of the town through his actions?
(a) Juvenal.
(b) Cossutianus Capito.
(c) Valerius.
(d) Phalaus.

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

4. What reason did Umbricius give for his departure from Rome?
(a) His heart had been broken in Rome.
(b) There were no jobs in Rome.
(c) There was too much violence in Rome.
(d) Rome was not exciting enough to live in.

5. Which of the following characters was best characterized as a cheapskate?
(a) Apius.
(b) Crispinus.
(c) Juvenal.
(d) Laronia.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Juvenal's opinion, which form of inheritance was most dangerous?

2. Which of the following did Juvenal claim to be the only thing that dictated fortune?

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

4. Among which of the following animal breeds was Virgil accused of spreading disease?

5. How did Catullus greet incoming coaches?

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