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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the narrator of this novel?
(a) Vespasian.
(b) Juvenal.
(c) Trebius.
(d) Umbrecius.

2. 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) Cross the sea.
(c) Give up her dowry.
(d) Alleviate boredom.

3. To which of the following cities had Juvenal's friend, Umbricius recently moved?
(a) Magna.
(b) Superbus.
(c) Cumae.
(d) Sibyl.

4. Which of the following groups of people did Juvenal prefer?
(a) Homosexuals.
(b) Adulturers.
(c) Eunichs.
(d) Cross dressers.

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

6. Why were artists unable to revel in their artistry?
(a) Because art was not appreciated.
(b) Because they were too worried about money.
(c) Because they were blinded by their own egos.
(d) Because the muses refused to visit them.

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

8. Which of the following groups of gods did Juvenal suggest should step in to stop the promiscuous atrocities affecting his society?
(a) The gods of food and wine.
(b) The gods of love.
(c) The gods of music.
(d) The gods of war.

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

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

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

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

13. Which of the following adjectives did Nieobe use to describe herself?
(a) Noble.
(b) Chaste.
(c) Humble.
(d) Flexible.

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

15. What did Juvenal claim women to crave?
(a) Love.
(b) Steel.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator claim is being recycled in bad play-writing?

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

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

4. According to Juvenal, which of the following will inherit the longings and vices of the world?

5. What was the name of the Moorish groom?

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