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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 texts did Juvenal frequently refer to in his discussions with Umbricius?

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

3. Which of the following men did Juvenal consider a "dandy"?

4. What did Juvenal claim women to crave?

5. Which of the following characters was best characterized as a cheapskate?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the relationship between clients and patrons in Juvenal's village?

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

3. What complaint did Umbricius have about Roman landlords?

4. What complaint did Laronia cite in relation to adultery in her society?

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

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

7. Why did the people of Rome turn against the king after his debacle with the massive fish?

8. How did Juvenal feel about the way that Trebius was treated at Virro's dinner party?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Throughout his writings, Juvenal voices his opinions about wealth and evil. First, compare/contrast the different ways that both rich and poor can be corrupted by wealth. What is the same about the two types of corruption? What is different? Upon comparing/contrasting the corruption of those two classes, cite which group seems more likely to be corrupted? Are you able to detect the reflection of your position in the text?

Essay Topic 3

In Satire V, Juvenal describes the events of a typical dinner party at Virro's home. How does Virro's treatment of important guests and less important guests differ at his fancy dinner party? How does Virro's dinner party exemplify the complex relationship between clients and patrons in Rome?

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