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

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

3. Which of the following adjectives did Nieobe use to describe herself?

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

5. Which of the following women types did Crispinus seduce?

Short Essay Questions

1. What complaint did Laronia cite in relation to adultery in her society?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What complaint did Umbricius have about Roman landlords?

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

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

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

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 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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