Concept:This question checks the reader's recall of the age of Jovinian at his accession in Morris' "The Proud King".Explanation:The poem reveals that Jovinian first became king while he was still young.His pride and eventual punishment came later in his reign.It is recorded in the early part of the poem that he first sat on the throne in his youth.Therefore, neither "poor", "rich", nor "old" correctly describes his condition at the time of his accession.Answer:Young (Option C).