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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 adjectives did Juvenal use to describe men who spent their lives in squalor only to die millionaires?

2. According to Juvenal, which of the following types of men would a good ruler NOT torment?

3. What did Juvenal claim to be the only fear that Roman men had?

4. What bad habit did Juvenal claim that daughters specifically learned from their mothers?

5. Which of the following men was destroyed for his talent?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why were gourmands regularly mocked?

2. According to Juvenal, why was it a bad idea for parents to pray for attractive children?

3. In what ways did the goddess Fortune come into play in Catullus' story?

4. What was Juvenal's response to Calvinus' financial plight?

5. How did Catullus survive a sinking ship?

6. What comparison did Juvenal make of the morality of his day to the morality of ancient days?

7. What example did the father who built buildings in Satire XIV set for his son?

8. Why did Juvenal think that it was impossible for rich men to keep secrets?

9. What type of relationship did Fuscinus' son have with his wife?

10. Who was Rutilus, and what bad habit was he teaching his son?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Satire XI, Juvenal hosts a dinner party for friends. First, describe the type of food and drink that Juvenal serves at his party. How does that serving compare/contrast to the meal served at Virro's dinner party in Satire V? What did Juvenal hope to accomplish by hosting that party? Do you think that he was successful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

When Trebius attends Virro's dinner party, he is shocked by the treatment that he receives. What segments of Virro's dinner party did Trebius find most startling? When discussing the party with Juvenal later, how did their opinions of the events differ? What point did Juvenal try to make about society by citing Trebius' experience at Virro's dinner party?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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