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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which writer type toiled most in Juvenal's society?
(a) Poet.
(b) Speech writer.
(c) Philosopher.
(d) History writer.

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

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

5. To which city did most Roman artists sell their work?
(a) Barcelona.
(b) Pompeii.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

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

7. Why were waiters assigned to each of the guests at the dinner party?
(a) To converse.
(b) To ensure great service.
(c) To prevent theft.
(d) To display wealth.

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

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

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

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

12. Among which of the following animal breeds was Virgil accused of spreading disease?
(a) Rats.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Horses.
(d) Sheep.

13. Which of the following seafood types was considered to be the greatest delicacy?
(a) Urchin.
(b) Lamprey.
(c) Sardine.
(d) Starfish.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following did Juvenal claim to be the only thing that dictated fortune?

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

3. Who is the narrator of this novel?

4. In Satire II, with which of the following relatives was the condemned man accused of having an inappropriate relationship?

5. In Satire IV, which of the following characters did NOT advise the king about his exceptionally large meal?

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