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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Alleviate boredom.
(b) Cross the sea.
(c) Give up her dowry.
(d) Make the man a father.

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

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

4. How were the poor within Roman society treated?
(a) They are mocked.
(b) They are heralded.
(c) They are pitied.
(d) They are ignored.

5. How was Domitian killed?
(a) He was drowned.
(b) He was assassinated.
(c) He died in battle.
(d) He accidentally poisoned himself.

6. Which of the following characters spent his days dreaming of battle?
(a) Catullus.
(b) Fuscus.
(c) Montanus.
(d) Acihus.

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

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

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

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

11. What type of wine did Trebius drink at the dinner party?
(a) White wine.
(b) Vintage wine.
(c) Rough wine.
(d) Expensive wine.

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

13. Which of the following rites did Juvenal mock, claiming them to lack a relation to women?
(a) Marriage rites.
(b) Fertility rites.
(c) Athletic rites.
(d) Justice rites.

14. Which of the following activities is NOT a type of immorality discussed in the opening chapter of the novel?
(a) Greed.
(b) Adultury.
(c) Vanity.
(d) Bribery.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How would Juvenal rate his own writing skills?

2. Which of the following colors is symbolic of honor to the Greek gods?

3. Why were artists unable to revel in their artistry?

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

5. Which of the following men upheld the "Family Encouragement Act"?

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