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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 did Juvenal order in celebration for Catallus' safe return?
(a) A round of beers at the saloon.
(b) Flowers planted at the harbor.
(c) An offering to the gods.
(d) The erection of a Maypole.

2. Which of the following was NOT something that Juvenal believed that all men should know about themselves?
(a) Their financial standings.
(b) The limits of their talent.
(c) Their love for a spouse.
(d) Their religious salvation.

3. What was Trebius served for his main course at the dinner party?
(a) Beef liver.
(b) Chicken hearts.
(c) Toadstools.
(d) Fresh fruit.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was Naevolus' lover?

3. Which of the following adjectives did Nieobe use to describe herself?

4. How did Pompey finally die?

5. Which of the following emperors was the only one who respected the muses?

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