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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following men upheld the "Family Encouragement Act"?
(a) Helvidus Priscus.
(b) Fabuis.
(c) Ursidius.
(d) Aemilii.

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

5. Which of the following characteristics did Juvenal dislike most in women?
(a) Promiscuity.
(b) Vanity.
(c) Violence.
(d) Dishonesty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To which of the following cities had Juvenal's friend, Umbricius recently moved?

3. Which of the following was Helvidus Priscus known to be?

4. Which of the following types of wives was worst in Juvenal's eyes?

5. What did Juvenal claim to be a smarter action than marriage?

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