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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following acts did Juvenal consider to be a degradation to heritage?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Acting.

2. Which of the following characteristics was Blandus' only claim to nobility?
(a) His wealth.
(b) His pedigree.
(c) His title.
(d) His virtue.

3. Why was Juvenal so proud of Catullus' quick action aboard the ship?
(a) Because he was brave.
(b) Because he was quick.
(c) Because he was sensible.
(d) Because he was strong.

4. When Juvenal heard that Catullus was returning home, he said that that day was happier than which other day?
(a) Easter.
(b) Christmas.
(c) His birthday.
(d) New Year's Day.

5. In Satire IV, which of the following characters did NOT advise the king about his exceptionally large meal?
(a) Pegasus.
(b) Rubrus.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Crispinus.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Juvenal, which type of envy would get a man overthrown quickly?

2. Who eloped with Eppia?

3. According to Juvenal, which of the following will inherit the longings and vices of the world?

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

5. Why did people in Rome mock gourmands?

(see the answer key)

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