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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Satire 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children did Naevolus father with his lover's wife?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

2. According to Juvenal, which of the following flower types drew men naturally?
(a) Pansy.
(b) Lily.
(c) Rose.
(d) Tulip.

3. Which of the following did Juvenal claim to be the only thing that dictated fortune?
(a) Family.
(b) Fortune.
(c) Fantasy.
(d) Fate.

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

5. Which of the following rites did Juvenal mock, claiming them to lack a relation to women?
(a) Fertility rites.
(b) Athletic rites.
(c) Justice rites.
(d) Marriage rites.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Naevolus' lover?

2. What was the name of the slave-boy who was given as a gift to Virgil?

3. Which of the following groups of gods did Juvenal suggest should step in to stop the promiscuous atrocities affecting his society?

4. Why did Naevolus leave his comfortable job in town?

5. What was the price of the red mullet that Crispinus purchased?

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