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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 items were referred to as "gallica"?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Fish.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Sculptures.

2. In which city was the sinking ship harbor?
(a) Lido.
(b) Antica.
(c) Ostia.
(d) Coil.

3. Which of the following bird types did Juvenal claim to give birth by mouth?
(a) Eagle.
(b) Vulture.
(c) Robin.
(d) Raven.

4. Which of the following groups of gods did Juvenal suggest should step in to stop the promiscuous atrocities affecting his society?
(a) The gods of war.
(b) The gods of love.
(c) The gods of music.
(d) The gods of food and wine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which writer type toiled most in Juvenal's society?

2. Schoolboys in Juvenal's village prayed for the eloquence of which of the following?

3. Why did Lords invite clients over for dinner?

4. What type of material did men in Rome use to construct their tables before the city grew rich from war?

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

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