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

2. In Satire XIV, which of the following crimes did Juvenal accuse Rutilus of committing?

3. Which of the following actions did Juvenal label as "pointless and destructive"?

4. On which of the following did the father in Satire XIV spend all of his money?

5. According to Juvenal, from whom could a virtuous man borrow heritage?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why were gourmands regularly mocked?

2. Why was Juvenal's celebration called into question by the legacy hunters?

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

4. Why was Juvenal so proud of Catullus' actions?

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

6. Which common behavior did Juvenal claim to be a degradation to pedigree?

7. What happened to Calvinus' fortune, and what was his reaction?

8. How did Naevolus' appearance change over the course of his friendship with Juvenal?

9. How did Juvenal feel about Rome's infatuation with pedigree?

10. Who was Rebellius Blandus, and why did Juvenal think that he was such a dishonorable man?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Juvenal devotes Satire II to discussing the behavior of Roman men. First, list the behaviors that Juvenal labels as immoral in Satire II. Then, describe which of those behaviors Juvenal finds to be most bothersome and explain why. Finally, explain how Domitian acts as a prime example of Juvenal's argument about immorality.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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