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