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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. In Juvenal's village, which of the following occupations was most likely to make an individual a lot of money?

2. Which of the following characters was served the best bread at the dinner party?

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

4. How did Catullus greet incoming coaches?

5. During which of the following years did Emperor Domitian rule?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Caesar feel about the muses?

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

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

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

6. Who was Crispinus?

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

8. Why did the Lords frequently hold dinner parties?

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

10. What complaint did Umbricius have about Roman landlords?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the Satires Juvenal frequently refers to Homer's epic poem, The Iliad. Why do you think that The Iliad is such an important touchstone in Juvenal's life? In what situations does Juvenal refer back to it? Which characters in The Iliad seem most important to Juvenal's debates? Why?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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