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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 goddesses was NOT a muse?

2. What does Juvenal claim propelled him to write and share his creation with the world?

3. Which of the following did Juvenal claim to be the only thing that dictated fortune?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What did Juvenal find irritating about play-writing?

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

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

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

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

9. Who was Crispinus?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Juvenal devotes Satire II to discussing the behavior of Roman men. First, list the behaviors that Juvenal labels as immoral in Satire II. Then, describe which of those behaviors Juvenal finds to be most bothersome and explain why. Finally, explain how Domitian acts as a prime example of Juvenal's argument about immorality.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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