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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 activities is NOT a type of immorality discussed in the opening chapter of the novel?

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

4. To which city did most Roman artists sell their work?

5. What did Umbricius claim to be the only thing that could get a man out of trouble in the court system?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Juvenal claim was the worst kind of wife to have?

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

3. How did lawyers in Juvenal's society earn clients?

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

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

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

7. Why did the Lords frequently hold dinner parties?

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

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

10. Who was Crispinus?

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

Throughout his writings, Juvenal voices his opinions about wealth and evil. First, compare/contrast the different ways that both rich and poor can be corrupted by wealth. What is the same about the two types of corruption? What is different? Upon comparing/contrasting the corruption of those two classes, cite which group seems more likely to be corrupted? Are you able to detect the reflection of your position in the text?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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