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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. The Tagres and the Pactolus referred to which of the following?

2. Which of the following characteristics was Blandus' only claim to nobility?

3. Which of the following elements earned praise for thoroughbreds?

4. How many sons did Catullus have?

5. In which city was the sinking ship harbor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What comparison did Juvenal make of the morality of his day to the morality of ancient days?

2. What happened to the majority of the wealth that was in Rome during Nero's reign?

3. Who was Rutilus, and what bad habit was he teaching his son?

4. In what ways did the goddess Fortune come into play in Catullus' story?

5. What example did the father who built buildings in Satire XIV set for his son?

6. Why did Juvenal think that it was impossible for rich men to keep secrets?

7. What typically happened to the men who were brave enough to borrow money from Rome?

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

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

10. Why was Juvenal's celebration called into question by the legacy hunters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The people of Rome are pray devoutly. First, describe at least three different types of prayers practiced by the people of Rome. Which gods to they pray to for each type of prayer? Are those prayers usually effective? Why or why not? Which type of prayers does Juvenal think are the most effective? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Naevolus is a friend of Juvenal's who is living a life that lacks Juvenal's approval. First, describe Naevolus' physicality. How has his appearance changed over the course of his relationship with Juvenal? What part of Naevolus' life has led to the change in his appearance? How does Juvenal feel about the life changes that Naevolus has undergone?

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