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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who eloped with Eppia?
(a) A tailor.
(b) A wheat farmer.
(c) A swordsman.
(d) A blacksmith.

2. What changed in Naevolus' appearance during the time that he and Juvenal were friends?
(a) He gets wrinkles on his face.
(b) He gets fat.
(c) His hair turns grey.
(d) He shrinks in size.

3. During the reign of which of the following were many Romans separated from their wealth and their assets seized?
(a) Diocletian's.
(b) Caesar's.
(c) Nero's.
(d) Gratian's.

4. Which of the following aspects of Juvenal's life did Persicus investigate?
(a) His religious affiliations.
(b) His financal standing.
(c) His educational background.
(d) His romantic involvement.

5. Which of the following eras was rife with adultery?
(a) The Platinum Era.
(b) The Bronze Era.
(c) The Silver Era.
(d) The Gold Era.

Short Answer Questions

1. Among which of the following animal breeds was Virgil accused of spreading disease?

2. To which goddess did women pray in the hope of giving birth to attractive children?

3. Which writer type toiled most in Juvenal's society?

4. What does Juvenal think that a temple should be built to honor?

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

(see the answer key)

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