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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who takes Encolpius to a temple?
(a) Proselenus.
(b) Giton.
(c) Circe.
(d) Chrysis.

2. Why are there no children in Croton?
(a) Children are sold into slavery from there.
(b) People with heirs don't get invited to socialize.
(c) Children are killed there.
(d) They are all barren.

3. Why was the author of "The Apocolocyntosis" exiled?
(a) He was accused of gambling.
(b) He was accused of adultery.
(c) He was accused of stealing.
(d) He was accused of lying.

4. Why can't Claudius be a Stoic god?
(a) He's got neither the head nor heart.
(b) He isn't from Sto.
(c) He can't speak Stoic.
(d) He was born in the wrong month.

5. Who is Encolpius' mentor?
(a) Euripides.
(b) Ascyltus.
(c) Eumolpus.
(d) Giton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who vows to make Encolpius "stiff as a horn?"

2. Why does the priestess fall?

3. What was Claudius listening to when he expired?

4. Who really wants to know if Encolpius sells himself or gives himself away sexually?

5. Who does the maid only have relations with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What story will Encolpius and his friends tell the people of Croton to explain their arrival there?

2. Which emperor do the writings of Seneca tend to criticize and why?

3. What are the minor objections to authorship based on for "The Apocolocyntosis"?

4. Describe Claudius' appearance when he arrives in heaven.

5. How does an old man describe Croton to Encolpius and his friends?

6. What one factor makes the case stronger for claiming Seneca is the author of "The Apocolocyntosis"? Explain why.

7. What is the role of children in Croton?

8. How or from where do Encolpius and his friends see Croton?

9. What happens when Encolpius meets the beautiful woman for sex a second time?

10. Who filibusters against Claudius in heaven? What is said of man's relationship to gods in this long speech?

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