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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. According to Juvenal, from whom could a virtuous man borrow heritage?
(a) From his heart.
(b) From nobility.
(c) From his neighbor.
(d) From the gods.

2. Which of the following item types concerned gourmands the most?
(a) Precious metals.
(b) Spices.
(c) Silks.
(d) Furs.

3. Which of the following actions did Juvenal label as "pointless and destructive"?
(a) Wars.
(b) Inheritances.
(c) Petitions.
(d) Lawsuits.

4. Why did Virro want Naevolus killed?
(a) For betraying him.
(b) For threatening him.
(c) For lying to him.
(d) For stealing from him.

5. What was the name of the famous gourmand in Satire XI?
(a) Butilus.
(b) Sutilus.
(c) Jutilus.
(d) Rutilus.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom did Juvenal believe children learn bad morals?

2. Why was Juvenal so proud of Catullus' quick action aboard the ship?

3. How did Naevolus' lover react to the news that his wife was pregnant by another man?

4. Why did many men who borrowed money from Rome flee the city?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What comparison did Juvenal make of the morality of his day to the morality of ancient days?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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