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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. During which age of mankind did Juvenal live?

2. How many sons did Catullus have?

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

4. Which of the following did the captain of the sinking ship trust for safety?

5. Which herb did Juvenal advise Naevolus to chew as an aphrodisiac?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to Juvenal, why was the prayer for long life a foolish one?

3. Who were Demosthenes and Circero?

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

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

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

7. Why were gourmands regularly mocked?

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Juvenal has very clear impressions about women. First, describe what Juvenal believes to have the capability of igniting a woman's passion. How does that passion affect the way that a woman treats her husband? How does it affect the way that she treats a lover? Is there anything in Juvenal's history that provides a deeper insight into his views on women? If so, what? If not, why do you think that Juvenal keeps that part of his life secretive?

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