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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is known as the Goddess of Fertility?
(a) Diana.
(b) Ceres.
(c) Hebe.
(d) Nike.

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

3. In Satire IV, who did the king call when he could not find a plate large enough for his meal?
(a) The Privy Council.
(b) The Queen.
(c) The Jester.
(d) The Ladies in Waiting.

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

5. Who returned to Heaven with Chastity?
(a) Justice.
(b) Equality.
(c) Humility.
(d) Freedom.

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

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

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 love.
(b) The gods of music.
(c) The gods of war.
(d) The gods of food and wine.

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

10. What was the price of the red mullet that Crispinus purchased?
(a) 60 gold pieces.
(b) 10 francs.
(c) 40 silver coins.
(d) 20 copper coins.

11. Which of the following groups of people did Umbricius claim to have walked the streets looking for a fight?
(a) Drunks.
(b) The poor.
(c) Mobsters.
(d) Children.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following groups of people did Juvenal prefer?

2. Which of the following men was married to a fellow male performer?

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

4. What did Umbricius claim to be the only thing that could get a man out of trouble in the court system?

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

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