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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. To which of the following cities had Juvenal's friend, Umbricius recently moved?
(a) Magna.
(b) Cumae.
(c) Superbus.
(d) Sibyl.

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

3. Among which of the following animal breeds was Virgil accused of spreading disease?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Rats.
(c) Horses.
(d) Sheep.

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

5. 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) Children.
(d) Mobsters.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of the following characters was Emperor Otho compared?

2. Which of the following gods was described as a "beardless strapling"?

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

4. Which of the following adjectives did Nieobe use to describe herself?

5. Which of the following women types did Crispinus seduce?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who was Crispinus?

4. Why did the Lords frequently hold dinner parties?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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