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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 items were referred to as "gallica"?
(a) Sculptures.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Fish.
(d) Shoes.

2. To which city did most Roman artists sell their work?
(a) London.
(b) Barcelona.
(c) Paris.
(d) Pompeii.

3. What was the price of the red mullet that Crispinus purchased?
(a) 20 copper coins.
(b) 10 francs.
(c) 40 silver coins.
(d) 60 gold pieces.

4. Which of the following seafood types was considered to be the greatest delicacy?
(a) Starfish.
(b) Urchin.
(c) Lamprey.
(d) Sardine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason did Umbricius give for his departure from Rome?

2. Which of the following adjectives did Umbricius use to describe himself?

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

4. Which of the following men was married to a fellow male performer?

5. Which of the following groups of soldiers did Juvenal call "pansies"?

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