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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 texts did Juvenal frequently refer to in his discussions with Umbricius?

2. What institution did Augustus build in Rome?

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

4. What type of goblet did Virro drink from at the dinner party?

5. Which of the following genres does Juvenal write in?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Who was Emperor Domitian?

7. What complaint did Umbricius have about Roman landlords?

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

9. Why did Juvenal "prefer the company of a eunuch"?

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

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

When Juvenal is discussing women with Postumus, he uses many famous women from the pages of history as examples to support his arguments, specifically Medea, Clytemnestra, Procne, Eriphyle, and Danaids. Choose two of those women, and compare/contrast their relationships with men. What point is Juvenal trying to make by using each of those women as examples in his arguments? How does the behavior of those women compare/contrast with the behavior of the women whom Juvenal sees in his society today?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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