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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following genres does Juvenal write in?
(a) Poems.
(b) Novels.
(c) Plays.
(d) Essays.

2. Which of the following crimes was Emperor Otho accused of committing?
(a) Murder.
(b) Greed.
(c) Vanity.
(d) Lust.

3. Which of the following groups of people did Umbricius consider to be the most dishonest?
(a) Landlords.
(b) Doctors.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Bankers.

4. Which of the following adjectives did Umbricius use to describe himself?
(a) Violent.
(b) Proud.
(c) Humble.
(d) Moral.

5. What did Umbricius claim to be the only thing that could get a man out of trouble in the court system?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Faith.
(c) Muscular strength.
(d) Innocence.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Juvenal, which of the following will inherit the longings and vices of the world?

2. During which of the following years did Emperor Domitian rule?

3. What was the name of the female friend with whom Juvenal discussed immorality?

4. Which of the following characters poisons for a living?

5. Who is known as the Goddess of Agriculture?

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