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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. How was the Spartan who is convicted of embezzlement punished?
(a) He was banished.
(b) He was forced into slavery.
(c) He was killed.
(d) He was sent to the stocks.

2. What did Calvinus want to happen to the man who had stolen his money?
(a) He wanted him jailed.
(b) He wanted him banished.
(c) He wanted him beaten.
(d) He wanted him executed.

3. How many sons did Catullus have?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

4. How did Naevolus' lover react to the news that his wife was pregnant by another man?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is apathetic.
(c) He is proud.
(d) He is irate.

5. Which of the following did Juvenal claim to be the true test of nobility?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Virtue.
(c) Respect.
(d) Pedigree.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following men did NOT have to bury one of his children?

2. Which of the following did Juvenal order in celebration for Catallus' safe return?

3. In which building did Juvenal suggest that Calvinus spend a few days in order to get some perspective on his life?

4. Which of the following men experienced a Divine blessing that nullified all of his immoral actions?

5. What did Juvenal think would happen to Fuscinus' wealthy daughter-in-law?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of relationship did Fuscinus' son have with his wife?

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

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

4. Why were gourmands regularly mocked?

5. According to Juvenal, why was it a bad idea for parents to pray for attractive children?

6. Who were Demosthenes and Circero?

7. According to Juvenal, what changed about humanity in the Ninth Age of Manhood?

8. Who was Rebellius Blandus, and why did Juvenal think that he was such a dishonorable man?

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

10. What typically happened to the men who were brave enough to borrow money from Rome?

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