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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 aspects of Juvenal's life did Persicus investigate?

2. On which of the following did the father in Satire XIV spend all of his money?

3. Why did Naevolus leave his comfortable job in town?

4. In Satire XIV, which of the following crimes did Juvenal accuse Rutilus of committing?

5. Which of the following adjectives did Juvenal use to describe Blandus?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How did Catullus survive a sinking ship?

7. Why were gourmands regularly mocked?

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

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

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

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

When Juvenal is discussing women with Postumus, he uses many famous women from the pages of history as examples to support his arguments, specifically Medea, Clytemnestra, Procne, Eriphyle, and Danaids. Choose two of those women, and compare/contrast their relationships with men. What point is Juvenal trying to make by using each of those women as examples in his arguments? How does the behavior of those women compare/contrast with the behavior of the women whom Juvenal sees in his society today?

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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