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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. Schoolboys in Juvenal's village prayed for the eloquence of which of the following?
(a) Alexander.
(b) Messalina.
(c) Hannibal.
(d) Demosthenes.

2. Why was Juvenal so proud of Catullus' quick action aboard the ship?
(a) Because he was strong.
(b) Because he was brave.
(c) Because he was quick.
(d) Because he was sensible.

3. How did Calvinus feel about the money that he had lost?
(a) He was confused.
(b) He was apathetic.
(c) He was angered.
(d) He was devastated.

4. According to Naevolus, the animal smoothed with which of the following was most dangerous?
(a) Stone.
(b) Pumice.
(c) Fire.
(d) Knives.

5. Which of the following men did Juvenal compare to Nero?
(a) Seneca.
(b) Phalaus.
(c) Lateranus.
(d) Blandus.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Juvenal's opinion, well-raised children would grow into which of the following?

2. Which of the following was NOT something that Juvenal believed that all men should know about themselves?

3. How many sons did Catullus have?

4. What was the name of the famous gourmand in Satire XI?

5. According to Juvenal, how did the gods react when men cried out for money?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Juvenal think that it was impossible for rich men to keep secrets?

2. What example did the father who built buildings in Satire XIV set for his son?

3. According to Juvenal, why was the prayer for long life a foolish one?

4. Who was Rutilus, and what bad habit was he teaching his son?

5. What type of relationship did Naevolus have with Virro?

6. What event changed the way that Virro treated Naevolous, generating a change in his appearance?

7. Why was Juvenal so proud of Catullus' actions?

8. What was Juvenal's response to Calvinus' financial plight?

9. Which common behavior did Juvenal claim to be a degradation to pedigree?

10. What happened to Calvinus' fortune, and what was his reaction?

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