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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. According to Juvenal, how did the gods react when men cried out for money?

2. How many children did Naevolus father with his lover's wife?

3. During the reign of which of the following were many Romans separated from their wealth and their assets seized?

4. How did Calvinus feel about the money that he had lost?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Juvenal, what changed about humanity in the Ninth Age of Manhood?

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

3. Who were Demosthenes and Circero?

4. How did Juvenal determine which men were good rulers?

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

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

7. Why did Persicus dine at Juvenal's home?

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

9. What bad behavior did daughters learn specifically from their mothers?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Juvenal has very strong opinions about Roman teachers, their pupils, and the pupils' parents. First, describe the role that teachers play in Roman society. Then, compare/contrast the way that teachers are treated by their students with the way that they are treated by their students' parents. What is Juvenal's reaction to the treatment that teachers in Rome receive? Do you agree with his position? Why or why not?

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