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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Satire 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is known as the Goddess of Fertility?
(a) Diana.
(b) Nike.
(c) Ceres.
(d) Hebe.

2. Which of the following prayers did Juvenal consider to be pointless?
(a) The prayer for wealth.
(b) The prayer for long life.
(c) The prayer for good health.
(d) The prayer for wisdom.

3. How were the poor within Roman society treated?
(a) They are ignored.
(b) They are mocked.
(c) They are pitied.
(d) They are heralded.

4. Which of the following gift requests was denied to Naevolus by his lover?
(a) Silk.
(b) Livestock.
(c) Wine.
(d) Land.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following men froze when the ship he was riding began to sink?

2. To which of the following characters was Emperor Otho compared?

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

4. What was the name of the slave-boy who was given as a gift to Virgil?

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

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