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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day does Claudius begin to take his last breath?

2. What was Claudius listening to when he expired?

3. Why do the people of Croton immediately begin to cater to one of the companions?

4. Why are there no children in Croton?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who sent Seneca into exile and why?

3. Who finally comes between Encolpius and Giton and why?

4. Who really wants to go to Croton and why?

5. When does Claudius finally realize he is dead?

6. Who brings a witch to meet Encolpius and why?

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

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

9. Why do some scholars think Petronius also wrote "The Apocolocyntosis"? How do others explain that concern?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the primary gods/goddesses involved in Claudius' trial in "The Apocolocyntosis." Who were they, what did they represent and what position did they take on Claudius' request?

Essay Topic 2

Identify and discuss two points of foreshadowing from both stories. Did the author use foreshadowing effectively? Why or why not? Define foreshadowing in your essay.

Essay Topic 3

Name and define the five types of conflict. Which conflict prevailed in both stories? Explain the conflict in detail, using examples from both stories.

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