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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 was NOT something that Juvenal believed that all men should know about themselves?

2. Which of the following gift requests was denied to Naevolus by his lover?

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

4. Who stole money from Calvinus?

5. What type of material did men in Rome use to construct their tables before the city grew rich from war?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why were gourmands regularly mocked?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What happened to the majority of the wealth that was in Rome during Nero's reign?

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

10. What typically happened to the men who were brave enough to borrow money from Rome?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Satire II, Juvenal is particularly concerned with the vices of the Roman people. in Juvenal's opinion, what are the most common vices among them? How do those vices interact with the vices of those comprising the populace of the rest of the world? What fears does Juvenal express when discussing the vices of the Roman people and their future interactions throughout the world?

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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