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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 characteristics was Blandus' only claim to nobility?
(a) His wealth.
(b) His pedigree.
(c) His title.
(d) His virtue.

2. Which of the following crimes did Persicus accuse Juvenal of committing?
(a) Murder.
(b) Lust.
(c) Vanity.
(d) Gluttony.

3. Who called on Blandus to earn the respect of the town through his actions?
(a) Phalaus.
(b) Juvenal.
(c) Valerius.
(d) Cossutianus Capito.

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

5. Which of the following did the captain of the sinking ship trust for safety?
(a) Himself.
(b) The crew.
(c) The gods.
(d) The wind.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Juvenal, from whom could a virtuous man borrow heritage?

2. According to Juvenal, which of the following types of men would a good ruler NOT torment?

3. When Juvenal heard that Catullus was returning home, he said that that day was happier than which other day?

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

5. Who was Naevolus' lover?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Juvenal determine which men were good rulers?

3. Why were gourmands regularly mocked?

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

5. Why was Juvenal's celebration called into question by the legacy hunters?

6. What type of dinner party did Juvenal host when his friend Persicus went to visit him?

7. How did Juvenal feel about Rome's infatuation with pedigree?

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

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

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

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