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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason did Umbricius give for his departure from Rome?
(a) There were no jobs in Rome.
(b) His heart had been broken in Rome.
(c) Rome was not exciting enough to live in.
(d) There was too much violence in Rome.

2. What type of goblet did Virro drink from at the dinner party?
(a) A clay goblet.
(b) A gem-encrusted goblet.
(c) A solid gold goblet.
(d) A plain glass goblet.

3. Which of the following men upheld the "Family Encouragement Act"?
(a) Ursidius.
(b) Helvidus Priscus.
(c) Aemilii.
(d) Fabuis.

4. Which of the following men was married to a fellow male performer?
(a) Macchu.
(b) Gracchu.
(c) Facchu.
(d) Pacchu.

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

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

7. Which of the following groups of people does Juvenal describe as being greedy?
(a) Clients.
(b) The religious.
(c) The poor.
(d) Patrons.

8. 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.

9. Which of the following men did Juvenal consider a "dandy"?
(a) Crispinus.
(b) Fuscus.
(c) Montanus.
(d) Catullus.

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

11. To which of the following characters was Emperor Otho compared?
(a) Hamlet.
(b) Eve.
(c) Julius Caesar.
(d) Cleopatra.

12. Which of the following animal types was Meleager?
(a) A donkey.
(b) A boar.
(c) A vulture.
(d) A grouse.

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

14. According to Juvenal, which of the following will inherit the longings and vices of the world?
(a) Proletariats.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Posterity.
(d) Punishment.

15. Which of the following bird types did Juvenal claim to give birth by mouth?
(a) Raven.
(b) Vulture.
(c) Robin.
(d) Eagle.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Juvenal's village, which of the following groups of people often pretended to have money in order to gain clients?

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

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

4. Which of the following texts did Juvenal frequently refer to in his discussions with Umbricius?

5. Who returned to Heaven with Chastity?

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