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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator claim is being recycled in bad play-writing?
(a) Greek mythology.
(b) Egyptian hieroglyphics.
(c) Shakespearean plays.
(d) Biblical stories.

2. In Satire II, with which of the following relatives was the condemned man accused of having an inappropriate relationship?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His niece.
(c) His wife.
(d) His sister.

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

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

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

6. How would Juvenal rate his own writing skills?
(a) Poor.
(b) Exceptional.
(c) Good.
(d) Mediocre.

7. During which month of the year did the characters in "The Sixteen Satires" vacation in Saturnalia?
(a) December.
(b) June.
(c) March.
(d) September.

8. What was the name of the female friend with whom Juvenal discussed immorality?
(a) Baronia.
(b) Laronia.
(c) Varonia.
(d) Maronia.

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

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

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

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

13. Who eloped with Eppia?
(a) A swordsman.
(b) A tailor.
(c) A blacksmith.
(d) A wheat farmer.

14. Which of the following colors is symbolic of honor to the Greek gods?
(a) Brown.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Silver.
(d) Purple.

15. What was Trebius served for his main course at the dinner party?
(a) Chicken hearts.
(b) Toadstools.
(c) Beef liver.
(d) Fresh fruit.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Catullus greet incoming coaches?

3. In Juvenal's village, which of the following occupations was most likely to make an individual a lot of money?

4. Which of the following rites did Juvenal mock, claiming them to lack a relation to women?

5. What was the name of the slave-boy who was given as a gift to Virgil?

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