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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. To which of the following characters was Emperor Otho compared?

2. Which of the following groups of people did Umbricius consider to be the most dishonest?

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

4. Which of the following seafood types was considered to be the greatest delicacy?

5. Which of the following emperors was the only one who respected the muses?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What reason did Umbrucius give for wanting to move away from Rome?

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

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

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

8. What complaint did Umbricius have about the Roman court system?

9. What conflict did Juvenal see in the way that teachers were treated by the parents of their students?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

In Satire V, Juvenal describes the events of a typical dinner party at Virro's home. How does Virro's treatment of important guests and less important guests differ at his fancy dinner party? How does Virro's dinner party exemplify the complex relationship between clients and patrons in Rome?

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