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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Satire 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Juvenal claim propelled him to write and share his creation with the world?
(a) Indignation.
(b) Religion.
(c) Association.
(d) Community.

2. How did Calvinus feel about the money that he had lost?
(a) He was angered.
(b) He was confused.
(c) He was apathetic.
(d) He was devastated.

3. Which of the following adjectives did Juvenal use to describe Blandus?
(a) Immoral.
(b) Noble.
(c) Worthless.
(d) Sacred.

4. Which of the following gift requests was denied to Naevolus by his lover?
(a) Silk.
(b) Land.
(c) Livestock.
(d) Wine.

5. According to Naevolus, the animal smoothed with which of the following was most dangerous?
(a) Fire.
(b) Pumice.
(c) Stone.
(d) Knives.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Satire IV, who did the king call when he could not find a plate large enough for his meal?

2. What name did Juvenal give Crispinus after hearing about his infamous seduction?

3. What did Juvenal claim women to crave?

4. Which of the following crimes was Emperor Otho accused of committing?

5. Which herb did Juvenal advise Naevolus to chew as an aphrodisiac?

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