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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. What does Juvenal claim propelled him to write and share his creation with the world?

2. Who returned to Heaven with Chastity?

3. Which of the following groups of soldiers did Juvenal call "pansies"?

4. What does the narrator believe is wasted when producing bad play-writing?

5. Which writer type toiled most in Juvenal's society?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What complaint did Umbricius have about Roman landlords?

3. Aside from adultery, what other problems did Juvenal claim would plague a married couple?

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

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

6. Who was Emperor Domitian?

7. Who was Crispinus?

8. What advice was Postumus given when he decided that he would like to get married?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout his writings, Juvenal voices his opinions about wealth and evil. First, compare/contrast the different ways that both rich and poor can be corrupted by wealth. What is the same about the two types of corruption? What is different? Upon comparing/contrasting the corruption of those two classes, cite which group seems more likely to be corrupted? Are you able to detect the reflection of your position in the text?

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

When Trebius attends Virro's dinner party, he is shocked by the treatment that he receives. What segments of Virro's dinner party did Trebius find most startling? When discussing the party with Juvenal later, how did their opinions of the events differ? What point did Juvenal try to make about society by citing Trebius' experience at Virro's dinner party?

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