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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Satire 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In the text, which of the following substances makes up the statue of Apollo?
(a) Granite.
(b) Ivory.
(c) Marble.
(d) Gold.

4. Which of the following types of wives was worst in Juvenal's eyes?
(a) A drunken wife.
(b) A gossiping wife.
(c) A well-read wife.
(d) A musical wife.

5. How was the woman seduced by Crispinus punished for her immoral action?
(a) She was banished.
(b) She was stoned.
(c) She was drowned.
(d) She was buried alive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator of this novel?

2. Which of the following items were referred to as "gallica"?

3. What was the name of the manor where Virrio lived?

4. Which of the following animal types was Meleager?

5. Which of the following adjectives did Umbricius use to describe himself?

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