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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Satire 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was the woman seduced by Crispinus punished for her immoral action?
(a) She was stoned.
(b) She was banished.
(c) She was drowned.
(d) She was buried alive.

2. Which of the following men experienced a Divine blessing that nullified all of his immoral actions?
(a) Orestes.
(b) Lateranus.
(c) Seneca.
(d) Nero.

3. Why was Juvenal so proud of Catullus' quick action aboard the ship?
(a) Because he was brave.
(b) Because he was strong.
(c) Because he was quick.
(d) Because he was sensible.

4. Which of the following did the captain of the sinking ship trust for safety?
(a) The wind.
(b) The crew.
(c) The gods.
(d) Himself.

5. Which of the following elements earned praise for thoroughbreds?
(a) Their value.
(b) Their performance.
(c) Their good looks.
(d) Their purity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following women types did Crispinus seduce?

2. Which of the following acts did Juvenal consider to be a degradation to heritage?

3. According to Juvenal, from whom could a virtuous man borrow heritage?

4. When Juvenal heard that Catullus was returning home, he said that that day was happier than which other day?

5. Which of the following gifts did the fisherman in Satire IV take as an offering to the king?

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