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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of goblet did Virro drink from at the dinner party?
(a) A clay goblet.
(b) A gem-encrusted goblet.
(c) A solid gold goblet.
(d) A plain glass goblet.

2. To which of the following cities had Juvenal's friend, Umbricius recently moved?
(a) Superbus.
(b) Sibyl.
(c) Magna.
(d) Cumae.

3. Why did Lords invite clients over for dinner?
(a) To pitch sales.
(b) To entertain.
(c) To showcase friendships.
(d) To square debts.

4. Which of the following texts did Juvenal frequently refer to in his discussions with Umbricius?
(a) The Koran.
(b) The Bible.
(c) The Odyssey.
(d) The Iliad.

5. Which of the following groups of gods did Juvenal suggest should step in to stop the promiscuous atrocities affecting his society?
(a) The gods of music.
(b) The gods of food and wine.
(c) The gods of war.
(d) The gods of love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters spent his days dreaming of battle?

2. What type of wine did Trebius drink at the dinner party?

3. Who is known as the Goddess of Fertility?

4. How was Domitian killed?

5. Which of the following groups of people did Umbricius consider to be the most dishonest?

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