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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211" opens, Hadrian reunites with his wife Sabina; he notes that she now surrounds herself with women of what profession?
(a) Writers.
(b) Actors.
(c) Dancers.
(d) Singers.

2. At which city does Hadrian meet with a nameless priestess when he begins plans to establish the cult of Antinous?
(a) Eleusis.
(b) Decelea.
(c) Corinth.
(d) Aegina.

3. As "Disciplina Augusta, 251-271" begins, which of the following individuals does Hadrian credit with the suppression of the Jewish revolt?
(a) Arrian.
(b) Epaminondas.
(c) Diotimus.
(d) Suetonius.

4. During their stay in Alexandria, Hadrian, and Antinous embark on a hunting expedition for which of the following animals?
(a) Lion.
(b) Mongoose.
(c) Jackal.
(d) Crocodile.

5. After the uncovered assassination plot, which of the following individuals increases the security around Hadrian in fear of a new revenge plot?
(a) Servianus.
(b) Fuscus.
(c) Marcius Turbo.
(d) Attianus.

6. When discussing his relationship with his body in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," Hadrian says that he suddenly feels which of the following emotions?
(a) Fear.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Lethargy.
(d) Apathy.

7. When discussing his remaining family, Hadrian states that which jealous relative is still alive?
(a) Brother-in-law.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Sister-in-law.

8. When discussing his early relationship with Antinous, Hadrian says that his new companion was born in which city?
(a) Bithynia.
(b) Nicomedia.
(c) Claudiopolis.
(d) Propontis.

9. In "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," which of the following individuals is an informer and spy for Rome?
(a) Joshua Ben-Kisma.
(b) Euphorion.
(c) Joshua.
(d) Elias Ben-Abayad.

10. Upon returning to Rome in "Disciplina Augusta, 251-271," Hadrian once again takes up his friendship with which of the following individuals?
(a) Arrian.
(b) Lucius.
(c) Servianus.
(d) Fuscus.

11. As "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171" opens, Hadrian has passed the summer in which area?
(a) Asia Minor.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Rome.
(d) Germany.

12. After his villa is complete, Hadrian gives a series of banquets and discovers a love for women playing which of the following instruments?
(a) Wind harp.
(b) Castanets.
(c) Lute.
(d) Drum.

13. While discussing his options for a successor, Hadrian mentions all BUT WHICH of the following individuals?
(a) Marcius Turbo.
(b) Julius Severus.
(c) Arrian.
(d) Marcus Aurelius.

14. After discussing the Jewish rebellion in Jerusalem, Hadrian takes a young tribune named _________ as his new aide?
(a) Bethar.
(b) Simon.
(c) Rufus.
(d) Celer.

15. After Hadrian forbids the Jews from reestablishing themselves in Jerusalem, they settle in all BUT WHICH of the following cities?
(a) Antioch.
(b) Rome.
(c) Athens.
(d) Alexandria.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the visit to the magician in Canopus, the animal sacrifice is drowned. To which god is drowning intended to send the sacrificed animal in this ritual?

2. As "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233" opens, to which of the following cities does Hadrian return?

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

4. In "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," Hadrian states that Quietus attacked all BUT WHICH of the following cities?

5. When Hadrian and Antinous make their way to Mantinea they find that the temple to which god has fallen into ruins?

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