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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction: The Apocolocyntosis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Encolpius do at night when the boy he tutors falls asleep?
(a) Works a second job.
(b) Fondles and kisses him.
(c) Gambles in the marketplace.
(d) Reads private letters.

2. What must Encolpius remove for his role in Croton?
(a) His money.
(b) His accent.
(c) His wig.
(d) His toga.

3. Who made advances toward Ascyltus when he is with the old woman?
(a) A man.
(b) The old woman.
(c) A goddess in a cloak.
(d) A beautiful woman.

4. How does the argument between Encolpius and Ascyltus in the section called Puteoli end?
(a) With both of them being stabbed.
(b) Encolpius is carried to a doctor.
(c) They collapse in laughter.
(d) Ascyltus is carried to a doctor.

5. To whom do the people of Croton immediately begin to cater?
(a) Eumoplus.
(b) Ascyltus.
(c) Encolpius.
(d) Giton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who approaches Encolpius and tells him how attractive he is?

2. Who was the emperor when "The Apocolocyntosis" was written?

3. What fine must Tryphaena pay if she forces Giton into sexual acts?

4. How do the friends actually end their fight over Giton?

5. How does the decorated platter play into the entertainment for the evening?

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