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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 types of wives was worst in Juvenal's eyes?

2. Which of the following women types did Crispinus seduce?

3. Which of the following characters was served the best bread at the dinner party?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What conflict did Juvenal see in the way that teachers were treated by the parents of their students?

2. What complaint did Umbricius have about Roman landlords?

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

4. Who was Gracchu, and what was Juvenal's complaint about him?

5. Why did the Lords frequently hold dinner parties?

6. What did Juvenal consider to be the strongest vice in society during his time?

7. What type of meal was Trebius served at Virro's dinner party?

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

9. How did Juvenal feel about the way that Trebius was treated at Virro's dinner party?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Satire XIII, Juvenal argues about heritage versus nobility, using Rebellius Blandus as his main example. Why was Rebellius Blandus an important example in Juvenal's argument about nobility? How does Rebellius Blandus tie into Juvenal's overarching theme of horse racing in this Satire?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

In Satire V, Juvenal describes the events of a typical dinner party at Virro's home. How does Virro's treatment of important guests and less important guests differ at his fancy dinner party? How does Virro's dinner party exemplify the complex relationship between clients and patrons in Rome?

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