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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. Which of the following characters poisons for a living?

2. Which of the following gifts did the fisherman in Satire IV take as an offering to the king?

3. Who was the dinner party host in Satire V?

4. Which of the following items were referred to as "gallica"?

5. Which of the following adjectives did Umbricius use to describe himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Montanus, and what great idea did he come up with?

2. What did Juvenal consider to be the strongest vice in society during his time?

3. Why did Juvenal "prefer the company of a eunuch"?

4. Why did Juvenal write poetry?

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

6. What complaint did Umbricius have about Roman landlords?

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

8. What reason did Umbrucius give for wanting to move away from Rome?

9. What type of meal was Trebius served at Virro's dinner party?

10. Who was Crispinus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Crispinus is acting as a fish monger, he makes a very lucky catch. First, explain how Crispinus managed to catch his prize. Then, explain how the prize made its way to the Emperor's table. Finally, explain how Rome, as a whole, was affected by the prize that Crispinus pulled out of the water.

Essay Topic 2

When Juvenal is discussing women with Postumus, he uses many famous women from the pages of history as examples to support his arguments, specifically Medea, Clytemnestra, Procne, Eriphyle, and Danaids. Choose two of those women, and compare/contrast their relationships with men. What point is Juvenal trying to make by using each of those women as examples in his arguments? How does the behavior of those women compare/contrast with the behavior of the women whom Juvenal sees in his society today?

Essay Topic 3

The people of Rome are pray devoutly. First, describe at least three different types of prayers practiced by the people of Rome. Which gods to they pray to for each type of prayer? Are those prayers usually effective? Why or why not? Which type of prayers does Juvenal think are the most effective? Why?

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