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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following gifts did the fisherman in Satire IV take as an offering to the king?
(a) An urchin.
(b) A sea snake.
(c) A lobster.
(d) A giant fish.

2. Which of the following goddesses was NOT a muse?
(a) Aoede.
(b) Thelxinoe.
(c) Plusia.
(d) Melete.

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

4. What does the narrator believe is wasted when producing bad play-writing?
(a) Ideas.
(b) Hope.
(c) Paper.
(d) Art.

5. What institution did Augustus build in Rome?
(a) A theater.
(b) A university.
(c) A library.
(d) A hospital.

6. Which of the following items were referred to as "gallica"?
(a) Fish.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Sculptures.
(d) Flowers.

7. Which of the following emperors was the only one who respected the muses?
(a) Magnus.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Brutus.
(d) Cicero.

8. During which of the following years did Emperor Domitian rule?
(a) 32 BC.
(b) 43 AD.
(c) 12 BC.
(d) 89 AD.

9. Why did Lords invite clients over for dinner?
(a) To showcase friendships.
(b) To entertain.
(c) To square debts.
(d) To pitch sales.

10. How did Juvenal feel about Umbricius' move from Rome?
(a) He was disappointed.
(b) He was apathetic.
(c) He was proud of him.
(d) He was confused.

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

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

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

14. Which of the following actions was NOT something that Juvenal claimed that a wife would do for a lover but not for a husband?
(a) Make the man a father.
(b) Alleviate boredom.
(c) Give up her dowry.
(d) Cross the sea.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How was the woman seduced by Crispinus punished for her immoral action?

3. Who is known as the Goddess of Agriculture?

4. Which of the following men upheld the "Family Encouragement Act"?

5. Which of the following groups of people does Juvenal describe as being greedy?

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