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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is known as the Goddess of Fertility?

2. What does Juvenal think that a temple should be built to honor?

3. Which of the following characteristics did Juvenal dislike most in women?

4. Which of the following characters spent his days dreaming of battle?

5. Which writer type toiled most in Juvenal's society?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conflict did Juvenal see in the way that teachers were treated by the parents of their students?

2. What did Juvenal find irritating about play-writing?

3. Who was Gracchu, and what was Juvenal's complaint about him?

4. What happened when the king of Rome was presented with a massive fish by a goodhearted fisherman?

5. How did lawyers in Juvenal's society earn clients?

6. What reaction did Trebius have to the wine that he was served at Virro's dinner party?

7. Why did the Lords frequently hold dinner parties?

8. How did Juvenal feel about Eppia's new husband?

9. How did Caesar feel about the muses?

10. Why did Juvenal write poetry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Satire I, Juvenal begins his speech with a disclaimer about the people whom he will and will not protect in his arguments. First, explain why you think that Juvenal felt the need to place that disclaimer at the beginning of the book. Then, explain whether Juvenal adhered to his word. Did he attack anyone personally? If so, whom? If not, do you think that his satires were as effective as they could have been, had he been a more attacking type of speaker?

Essay Topic 2

In Satire XI, Juvenal hosts a dinner party for friends. First, describe the type of food and drink that Juvenal serves at his party. How does that serving compare/contrast to the meal served at Virro's dinner party in Satire V? What did Juvenal hope to accomplish by hosting that party? Do you think that he was successful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Postumus is Juvenal's friend who seeks advice about marriage. How does Postumus feel about marriage when he speaks with Juvenal? What advise about women did Juvenal give to Postumus during their conversation? According to Juvenal, what are the best types of wives to have? Which are the worst? Based on the advice that Juvenal gives, do you think that he is directing Postumus toward a happy or unhappy marriage? How can you tell?

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