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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following characters poisons for a living?
(a) Aeneus.
(b) Nero.
(c) Flaminia.
(d) Locusta.

2. Which of the following activities is NOT a type of immorality discussed in the opening chapter of the novel?
(a) Adultury.
(b) Bribery.
(c) Vanity.
(d) Greed.

3. According to Juvenal, which of the following will inherit the longings and vices of the world?
(a) Posterity.
(b) Punishment.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Proletariats.

4. Which of the following women types did Crispinus seduce?
(a) A goddess.
(b) A priestess.
(c) A queen.
(d) A school teacher.

5. What name did Juvenal give Crispinus after hearing about his infamous seduction?
(a) Hero.
(b) Dog.
(c) Guru.
(d) Monster.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What reason did Umbricius give for his departure from Rome?

3. Which of the following groups of people did Juvenal prefer?

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

5. How would Juvenal rate his own writing skills?

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