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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. When Juvenal heard that Catullus was returning home, he said that that day was happier than which other day?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Easter.
(c) His birthday.
(d) New Year's Day.

2. Which herb did Juvenal advise Naevolus to chew as an aphrodisiac?
(a) Kohlrabi.
(b) Brassica.
(c) Gai Lan.
(d) Colewort.

3. Which of the following elements earned praise for thoroughbreds?
(a) Their good looks.
(b) Their purity.
(c) Their performance.
(d) Their value.

4. Which of the following aspects of Juvenal's life did Persicus investigate?
(a) His financal standing.
(b) His educational background.
(c) His romantic involvement.
(d) His religious affiliations.

5. What did Juvenal claim to be the single force that ruled mankind?
(a) Greed.
(b) Lust.
(c) Fate.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Satire XIV, which of the following crimes did Juvenal accuse Rutilus of committing?

2. How many sons did Catullus have?

3. Which of the following men did Juvenal compare to Nero?

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

5. How was the Spartan who is convicted of embezzlement punished?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Who were Demosthenes and Circero?

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

9. Why did Persicus dine at Juvenal's home?

10. How did Naevolus' appearance change over the course of his friendship with Juvenal?

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