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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of goblet did Virro drink from at the dinner party?
(a) A solid gold goblet.
(b) A gem-encrusted goblet.
(c) A plain glass goblet.
(d) A clay goblet.

2. Which of the following animal types was Meleager?
(a) A donkey.
(b) A grouse.
(c) A vulture.
(d) A boar.

3. Which of the following men upheld the "Family Encouragement Act"?
(a) Aemilii.
(b) Ursidius.
(c) Helvidus Priscus.
(d) Fabuis.

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

5. Why were artists unable to revel in their artistry?
(a) Because art was not appreciated.
(b) Because the muses refused to visit them.
(c) Because they were blinded by their own egos.
(d) Because they were too worried about money.

6. What name did Juvenal give Crispinus after hearing about his infamous seduction?
(a) Monster.
(b) Dog.
(c) Hero.
(d) Guru.

7. Which of the following texts did Juvenal frequently refer to in his discussions with Umbricius?
(a) The Odyssey.
(b) The Koran.
(c) The Bible.
(d) The Iliad.

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

9. What type of wine did Trebius drink at the dinner party?
(a) Expensive wine.
(b) White wine.
(c) Rough wine.
(d) Vintage wine.

10. Which of the following types of wives was worst in Juvenal's eyes?
(a) A well-read wife.
(b) A musical wife.
(c) A drunken wife.
(d) A gossiping wife.

11. What did Juvenal claim to be a smarter action than marriage?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Chastity.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Bankruptcy.

12. Which of the following groups of people did Umbricius consider to be the most dishonest?
(a) Bankers.
(b) Doctors.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Landlords.

13. Why did Lords invite clients over for dinner?
(a) To entertain.
(b) To showcase friendships.
(c) To square debts.
(d) To pitch sales.

14. In the text, which of the following substances makes up the statue of Apollo?
(a) Granite.
(b) Ivory.
(c) Marble.
(d) Gold.

15. What was the name of the slave-boy who was given as a gift to Virgil?
(a) Anthony.
(b) Aaron.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Alexander.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters was best characterized as a cheapskate?

2. What was the name of the Moorish groom?

3. What reason did Umbricius give for his departure from Rome?

4. Which of the following colors is symbolic of honor to the Greek gods?

5. What was the name of the female friend with whom Juvenal discussed immorality?

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