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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following groups of people did Umbricius consider to be the most dishonest?
(a) Bankers.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Landlords.
(d) Doctors.

2. How was the woman seduced by Crispinus punished for her immoral action?
(a) She was banished.
(b) She was drowned.
(c) She was buried alive.
(d) She was stoned.

3. Which of the following men did Juvenal consider a "dandy"?
(a) Fuscus.
(b) Montanus.
(c) Catullus.
(d) Crispinus.

4. Which of the following adjectives did Umbricius use to describe himself?
(a) Violent.
(b) Proud.
(c) Moral.
(d) Humble.

5. What was Trebius served for his main course at the dinner party?
(a) Fresh fruit.
(b) Toadstools.
(c) Chicken hearts.
(d) Beef liver.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following men upheld the "Family Encouragement Act"?

2. To which of the following cities had Juvenal's friend, Umbricius recently moved?

3. In Satire IV, who did the king call when he could not find a plate large enough for his meal?

4. What did Juvenal claim women to crave?

5. What type of wine did Trebius drink at the dinner party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the Lords frequently hold dinner parties?

2. How did lawyers in Juvenal's society earn clients?

3. How did Juvenal feel about Eppia's new husband?

4. What complaint did Umbricius have about the Roman court system?

5. What complaint did Umbricius have about Roman landlords?

6. Who was Crispinus?

7. Who was Montanus, and what great idea did he come up with?

8. What were the effects of the loss of private patronage for artists?

9. Why did the people of Rome turn against the king after his debacle with the massive fish?

10. What complaint did Laronia cite in relation to adultery in her society?

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