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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 men was destroyed for his talent?

2. Which of the following crimes was NOT committed by Calvinus?

3. In which city was the sinking ship harbor?

4. Which of the following men experienced a Divine blessing that nullified all of his immoral actions?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who were Demosthenes and Circero?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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