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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 experienced a Divine blessing that nullified all of his immoral actions?

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

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

4. Why did many men who borrowed money from Rome flee the city?

5. Which of the following characteristics was Blandus' only claim to nobility?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What type of dinner party did Juvenal host when his friend Persicus went to visit him?

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

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

5. What type of relationship did Naevolus have with Virro?

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

7. Who were Demosthenes and Circero?

8. What event changed the way that Virro treated Naevolous, generating a change in his appearance?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The people of Rome are pray devoutly. First, describe at least three different types of prayers practiced by the people of Rome. Which gods to they pray to for each type of prayer? Are those prayers usually effective? Why or why not? Which type of prayers does Juvenal think are the most effective? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Juvenal has a lot to say about political ambition, and the ambition for power. How does Juvenal feel about the men who seek political power? What are the benefits of political power? What are the drawbacks? Juvenal uses two men as prime examples in his argument about political power- -Cicero and Demosthenes. Describe each of those men, and their pursuit for power. Were the men successful, or did they fail in their pursuits?

Essay Topic 3

As the Satires begin, Juvenal immediately begins to lambaste anyone who attempts to write poetry, even though he considers himself a poet. How does Juvenal feel that the public handles poetry? In his opinion, is poetry worth writing? Why or why not? Finally, explain what Juvenal's argument tells the reader about his personality.

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