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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Juvenal's opinion, which form of inheritance was most dangerous?
(a) Livestock.
(b) Title.
(c) Cash.
(d) Land.

2. Which of the following gods was described as a "beardless strapling"?
(a) Jove.
(b) Postumus.
(c) Saturn.
(d) Claudius.

3. According to Juvenal, which of the following will inherit the longings and vices of the world?
(a) Punishment.
(b) Proletariats.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Posterity.

4. In Juvenal's village, which of the following occupations was most likely to make an individual a lot of money?
(a) Artist.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Musician.

5. Which of the following adjectives did Juvenal use to describe Blandus?
(a) Noble.
(b) Sacred.
(c) Worthless.
(d) Immoral.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the dinner party host in Satire V?

2. In Satire IV, who did the king call when he could not find a plate large enough for his meal?

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

4. To which of the following cities had Juvenal's friend, Umbricius recently moved?

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

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