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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 men was married to a fellow male performer?
(a) Gracchu.
(b) Pacchu.
(c) Macchu.
(d) Facchu.

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

3. Which of the following women types did Crispinus seduce?
(a) A goddess.
(b) A school teacher.
(c) A priestess.
(d) A queen.

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

5. Which of the following countries claimed that Rome had "monstrous morals"?
(a) Greece.
(b) England.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Italy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Juvenal think that a temple should be built to honor?

2. What does Juvenal claim propelled him to write and share his creation with the world?

3. Which of the following groups of people did Umbricius consider to be the most dishonest?

4. According to Juvenal, which of the following will inherit the longings and vices of the world?

5. What reason did Umbricius give for his departure from Rome?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who was Gracchu, and what was Juvenal's complaint about him?

4. How did lawyers in Juvenal's society earn clients?

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

6. Why did the people of Rome turn against the king after his debacle with the massive fish?

7. Why did Juvenal write poetry?

8. How did Caesar feel about the muses?

9. Why did the Lords frequently hold dinner parties?

10. How did Juvenal feel about Eppia's new husband?

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