Satires by Juvenal - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary theme of Juvenal's Satires?
A) Promotion of Stoicism
B) Praise of the emperors
C) Critique of Roman society and moral decay
D) Celebration of wealth
  • 2. How many Satire poems did Juvenal write?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 20
D) 16
  • 3. Which social class does Juvenal most often criticize in his works?
A) The military
B) The wealthy elite
C) The philosophers
D) The plebeians
  • 4. Which city is prominently criticized in Juvenal's works?
A) Carthage
B) Constantinople
C) Athens
D) Rome
  • 5. What is Satire 3 primarily about?
A) Philosophical debates
B) The moral decline in Rome
C) Military conquests
D) Religious festivals
  • 6. Which phrase is often associated with Juvenal's Satires regarding moral decadence?
A) Veni, Vidi, Vici
B) Aurea Mediocritas
C) Carpe Diem
D) Panem et Circenses
  • 7. Which Roman figure does Juvenal often reference to highlight corruption?
A) The Senate
B) The Gladiators
C) The Emperor
D) The Matrons
  • 8. What literary style is Juvenal known for?
A) Tragedy
B) Lyric
C) Epic
D) Satire
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