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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. Why did Lords invite clients over for dinner?

2. What name did Juvenal give Crispinus after hearing about his infamous seduction?

3. Which of the following groups of people did Juvenal prefer?

4. How was Domitian killed?

5. Which of the following groups of people does Juvenal describe as being greedy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the effects of the loss of private patronage for artists?

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

3. How did Caesar feel about the muses?

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

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

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

7. Aside from adultery, what other problems did Juvenal claim would plague a married couple?

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

9. How did the drunks in Rome take advantage of the poor?

10. Why did the Lords frequently hold dinner parties?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Juvenal devotes Satire II to discussing the behavior of Roman men. First, list the behaviors that Juvenal labels as immoral in Satire II. Then, describe which of those behaviors Juvenal finds to be most bothersome and explain why. Finally, explain how Domitian acts as a prime example of Juvenal's argument about immorality.

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