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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Juvenal, from whom could a virtuous man borrow heritage?
(a) From nobility.
(b) From the gods.
(c) From his neighbor.
(d) From his heart.

2. Who is the narrator of this novel?
(a) Umbrecius.
(b) Vespasian.
(c) Juvenal.
(d) Trebius.

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

4. In Satire IV, who did the king call when he could not find a plate large enough for his meal?
(a) The Ladies in Waiting.
(b) The Privy Council.
(c) The Queen.
(d) The Jester.

5. Which of the following was Blandus' first name?
(a) Fightous.
(b) Toughious.
(c) Punkius.
(d) Rebellius.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following types of wives was worst in Juvenal's eyes?

2. Which of the following groups of people did Juvenal prefer?

3. How were the poor within Roman society treated?

4. How was Domitian killed?

5. During which of the following years did Emperor Domitian rule?

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