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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 characters spent his days dreaming of battle?

2. In the text, which of the following substances makes up the statue of Apollo?

3. Which of the following bird types did Juvenal claim to give birth by mouth?

4. In Juvenal's village, which of the following occupations was most likely to make an individual a lot of money?

5. In Satire IV, who did the king call when he could not find a plate large enough for his meal?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why did the Lords frequently hold dinner parties?

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

7. How did Caesar feel about the muses?

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

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

10. What did Juvenal consider to be the strongest vice in society during his time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Satire XIII, Juvenal argues about heritage versus nobility, using Rebellius Blandus as his main example. Why was Rebellius Blandus an important example in Juvenal's argument about nobility? How does Rebellius Blandus tie into Juvenal's overarching theme of horse racing in this Satire?

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

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.

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