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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Satire 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Juvenal claim to be a smarter action than marriage?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Bankruptcy.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Chastity.

2. Which of the following acts did Juvenal consider to be a degradation to heritage?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Acting.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Dancing.

3. Which of the following characters was served the best bread at the dinner party?
(a) Trebius.
(b) Virrio.
(c) Saharan.
(d) Clodius.

4. How did Catullus greet incoming coaches?
(a) By saluting.
(b) By waving.
(c) By shouting greetings.
(d) By blowing kisses.

5. Which of the following characters was best characterized as a cheapskate?
(a) Juvenal.
(b) Crispinus.
(c) Apius.
(d) Laronia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Juvenal claim women to crave?

2. Who is known as the Goddess of Agriculture?

3. What was the name of the famous gourmand in Satire XI?

4. Which of the following was Blandus' first name?

5. What does Juvenal claim propelled him to write and share his creation with the world?

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