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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 groups of people did Umbricius claim to have walked the streets looking for a fight?

2. To which of the following cities had Juvenal's friend, Umbricius recently moved?

3. What was the price of the red mullet that Crispinus purchased?

4. Which of the following crimes was Emperor Otho accused of committing?

5. In Satire IV, which of the following characters did NOT advise the king about his exceptionally large meal?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What did Juvenal claim was the worst kind of wife to have?

9. Why did the Lords frequently hold dinner parties?

10. How did Caesar feel about the muses?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Trebius attends Virro's dinner party, he is shocked by the treatment that he receives. What segments of Virro's dinner party did Trebius find most startling? When discussing the party with Juvenal later, how did their opinions of the events differ? What point did Juvenal try to make about society by citing Trebius' experience at Virro's dinner party?

Essay Topic 2

Juvenal's friend, Umbricius, is determined to not move away from Rome. Why does Umbricius feel that he must leave Rome? How does Juvenal react to Umbricius' move? Given the political state of Rome, which man's argument merits more of your empathy? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Naevolus is a friend of Juvenal's who is living a life that lacks Juvenal's approval. First, describe Naevolus' physicality. How has his appearance changed over the course of his relationship with Juvenal? What part of Naevolus' life has led to the change in his appearance? How does Juvenal feel about the life changes that Naevolus has undergone?

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