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