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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. How did Calvinus feel about the money that he had lost?

2. In which building did Juvenal suggest that Calvinus spend a few days in order to get some perspective on his life?

3. In Juvenal's opinion, well-raised children would grow into which of the following?

4. Where was the wine that Juvenal served at his dinner party produced?

5. Why was Juvenal so proud of Catullus' quick action aboard the ship?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What type of relationship did Naevolus have with Virro?

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

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

5. What bad behavior did daughters learn specifically from their mothers?

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

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

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

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

10. How did Catullus survive a sinking ship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As the Satires begin, Juvenal immediately begins to lambaste anyone who attempts to write poetry, even though he considers himself a poet. How does Juvenal feel that the public handles poetry? In his opinion, is poetry worth writing? Why or why not? Finally, explain what Juvenal's argument tells the reader about his personality.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Juvenal has very strong opinions about Roman teachers, their pupils, and the pupils' parents. First, describe the role that teachers play in Roman society. Then, compare/contrast the way that teachers are treated by their students with the way that they are treated by their students' parents. What is Juvenal's reaction to the treatment that teachers in Rome receive? Do you agree with his position? Why or why not?

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