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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Juvenal feel about Umbricius' move from Rome?
(a) He was proud of him.
(b) He was confused.
(c) He was apathetic.
(d) He was disappointed.

2. Which of the following goddesses was NOT a muse?
(a) Aoede.
(b) Melete.
(c) Plusia.
(d) Thelxinoe.

3. Which of the following adjectives did Nieobe use to describe herself?
(a) Noble.
(b) Humble.
(c) Chaste.
(d) Flexible.

4. Which of the following items were referred to as "gallica"?
(a) Fish.
(b) Sculptures.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Flowers.

5. Which of the following elements earned praise for thoroughbreds?
(a) Their value.
(b) Their purity.
(c) Their good looks.
(d) Their performance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following groups of people questioned Juvenal's motives upon Catullus' return?

2. How many children did Naevolus father with his lover's wife?

3. Which of the following did Juvenal claim to be the true test of nobility?

4. Which of the following characters spent his days dreaming of battle?

5. Which of the following gods was described as a "beardless strapling"?

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