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

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

3. Which of the following men froze when the ship he was riding began to sink?
(a) The first mate.
(b) The coxswain.
(c) The captain.
(d) The deck hand.

4. Which of the following did Catullus throw overboard to prevent the ship from sinking?
(a) Cannonballs.
(b) The anchor.
(c) His belongings.
(d) Fuel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stole money from Calvinus?

2. Which of the following facts did Juvenal NOT brag about over his dinner with Persicus?

3. Why did Virro want Naevolus killed?

4. Where did Naevolus work before leaving his job?

5. Which of the following men was destroyed for his talent?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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