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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 goddesses was NOT a muse?
(a) Aoede.
(b) Melete.
(c) Thelxinoe.
(d) Plusia.

2. Why were waiters assigned to each of the guests at the dinner party?
(a) To converse.
(b) To prevent theft.
(c) To display wealth.
(d) To ensure great service.

3. Which of the following items were referred to as "gallica"?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Sculptures.
(c) Fish.
(d) Flowers.

4. What was the name of the female friend with whom Juvenal discussed immorality?
(a) Baronia.
(b) Laronia.
(c) Varonia.
(d) Maronia.

5. What did Umbricius claim to be the only thing that could get a man out of trouble in the court system?
(a) Faith.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Muscular strength.
(d) Innocence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following gifts did the fisherman in Satire IV take as an offering to the king?

2. Why were artists unable to revel in their artistry?

3. What name did Juvenal give Crispinus after hearing about his infamous seduction?

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

5. In the text, which of the following substances makes up the statue of Apollo?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened when the king of Rome was presented with a massive fish by a goodhearted fisherman?

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

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

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

5. What did Juvenal claim was the worst kind of wife to have?

6. What complaint did Umbricius have about Roman landlords?

7. Who was Crispinus?

8. What did Juvenal find irritating about play-writing?

9. What was the relationship between clients and patrons in Juvenal's village?

10. Who was Emperor Domitian?

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