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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. During which month of the year did the characters in "The Sixteen Satires" vacation in Saturnalia?

2. How did Catullus greet incoming coaches?

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. Which of the following eras was rife with adultery?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did the Lords frequently hold dinner parties?

3. How did Caesar feel about the muses?

4. What reaction did Trebius have to the wine that he was served at Virro's dinner party?

5. Who was Emperor Domitian?

6. Why did Juvenal write poetry?

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

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

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

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 IV, Crispinus is a very important individual. First, describe Crispinus' character and the sins that he is accused of committing. What type of relationship does Juvenal have with Crispinus, and how does that relationship change throughout Satire IV? Finally, explain which vice seems to be the driving force behind the sins of Crispinus. How does he balance that vice with his personal life?

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

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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