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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. During their stay in Antioch, which of the following individuals tells Antinous and Hadrian the story of "The Bride of Corinth"?

2. At which city does Hadrian meet with a nameless priestess when he begins plans to establish the cult of Antinous?

3. Upon returning to Athens after Antinous' death, with which friend does Hadrian stay?

4. When discussing his lack of children, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals was right to boast that he had Victories for daughters?

5. After his villa is complete, Hadrian gives a series of banquets and discovers a love for women playing which of the following instruments?

Short Essay Questions

1. What observations does Hadrian make upon first meeting Antinous?

2. As "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211" opens, what peculiar habit does Hadrian mention of Lucius?

3. After Antinous' death, what conclusions does Hadrian draw as to why the young man committed suicide?

4. Why, in "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233," does Hadrian decide to commission a new history of Rome?

5. Why, according to "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," does Hadrian not divorce Sabina and be done with her?

6. What incident in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251" leads Hermogenes to diagnose the emperor with heart disease?

7. Why do the Jewish people consider the opening of schools where Greek literature is taught such a major problem?

8. What is Sabina's final attitude toward Hadrian at the time of her death?

9. Why, when choosing a successor, does Hadrian settle on Lucius?

10. Explain the result of Hadrian's ritual sacrifice on Mount Cassius outside Antioch.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Based on his actions and discussions with others, what sort of job expectations does Hadrian see for himself as emperor? Discuss three major aspects of Hadrian's ruling philosophy and how each impacts the Roman Empire. Include supporting information from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Using the entire book as a reference, discuss how Hadrian feels about religion. Does he believe in a form of religion or not? What evidence from the text supports your conclusion?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Hadrian's ruling style with that of Trajan, Nerva, and Domitian. Include supporting information from the text and outside research as necessary.

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