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

2. Which of the following groups of people did Umbricius consider to be the most dishonest?
(a) Teachers.
(b) Bankers.
(c) Doctors.
(d) Landlords.

3. Which of the following goddesses was NOT a muse?
(a) Plusia.
(b) Thelxinoe.
(c) Aoede.
(d) Melete.

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

5. How was the woman seduced by Crispinus punished for her immoral action?
(a) She was stoned.
(b) She was drowned.
(c) She was buried alive.
(d) She was banished.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following seafood types was considered to be the greatest delicacy?

2. What was the price of the red mullet that Crispinus purchased?

3. Who returned to Heaven with Chastity?

4. Which of the following characteristics did Juvenal dislike most in women?

5. Which of the following was Helvidus Priscus known to be?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conflict did Juvenal see in the way that teachers were treated by the parents of their students?

2. What complaint did Umbricius have about the Roman court system?

3. Why did Juvenal "prefer the company of a eunuch"?

4. What was the relationship between clients and patrons in Juvenal's village?

5. What happened when the king of Rome was presented with a massive fish by a goodhearted fisherman?

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

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

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

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

10. Why did the Lords frequently hold dinner parties?

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