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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. According to Juvenal, which of the following will inherit the longings and vices of the world?

2. What does the narrator believe is wasted when producing bad play-writing?

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

4. Who returned to Heaven with Chastity?

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

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. Who was Crispinus?

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

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

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

7. What advice was Postumus given when he decided that he would like to get married?

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

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

10. Who was Emperor Domitian?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Crispinus is acting as a fish monger, he makes a very lucky catch. First, explain how Crispinus managed to catch his prize. Then, explain how the prize made its way to the Emperor's table. Finally, explain how Rome, as a whole, was affected by the prize that Crispinus pulled out of the water.

Essay Topic 2

As the Satires begin, Juvenal immediately begins to lambaste anyone who attempts to write poetry, even though he considers himself a poet. How does Juvenal feel that the public handles poetry? In his opinion, is poetry worth writing? Why or why not? Finally, explain what Juvenal's argument tells the reader about his personality.

Essay Topic 3

Juvenal has a lot to say about political ambition, and the ambition for power. How does Juvenal feel about the men who seek political power? What are the benefits of political power? What are the drawbacks? Juvenal uses two men as prime examples in his argument about political power- -Cicero and Demosthenes. Describe each of those men, and their pursuit for power. Were the men successful, or did they fail in their pursuits?

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