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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How would Juvenal rate his own writing skills?
(a) Poor.
(b) Exceptional.
(c) Good.
(d) Mediocre.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Catullus greet incoming coaches?

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

3. Which of the following items were referred to as "gallica"?

4. How were the poor within Roman society treated?

5. Which of the following characters was served the best bread at the dinner party?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the drunks in Rome take advantage of the poor?

2. What were the effects of the loss of private patronage for artists?

3. What type of meal was Trebius served at Virro's dinner party?

4. What did Juvenal find irritating about play-writing?

5. What did Juvenal consider to be the strongest vice in society during his time?

6. What complaint did Umbricius have about Roman landlords?

7. What advice was Postumus given when he decided that he would like to get married?

8. Aside from adultery, what other problems did Juvenal claim would plague a married couple?

9. How did Juvenal feel about the way that Trebius was treated at Virro's dinner party?

10. What complaint did Laronia cite in relation to adultery in her society?

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