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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 bad habit did Juvenal claim that daughters specifically learned from their mothers?

2. Which of the following did Juvenal order in celebration for Catallus' safe return?

3. According to Naevolus, the animal smoothed with which of the following was most dangerous?

4. Which of the following actions did Juvenal label as "pointless and destructive"?

5. Which of the following adjectives did Juvenal use to describe Blandus?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was Juvenal so proud of Catullus' actions?

3. What event changed the way that Virro treated Naevolous, generating a change in his appearance?

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

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

6. How did Juvenal determine which men were good rulers?

7. According to Juvenal, why was the prayer for long life a foolish one?

8. How did Juvenal feel about Rome's infatuation with pedigree?

9. Who was Rebellius Blandus, and why did Juvenal think that he was such a dishonorable man?

10. Which common behavior did Juvenal claim to be a degradation to pedigree?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Postumus is Juvenal's friend who seeks advice about marriage. How does Postumus feel about marriage when he speaks with Juvenal? What advise about women did Juvenal give to Postumus during their conversation? According to Juvenal, what are the best types of wives to have? Which are the worst? Based on the advice that Juvenal gives, do you think that he is directing Postumus toward a happy or unhappy marriage? How can you tell?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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