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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon returning to Alexandra after the visit to the magician in Canopus, Antinous convinces which individual to return to the magician with him?
(a) Lucius.
(b) Menecrates.
(c) Hadrian.
(d) Chabrias.

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

3. Which of the following individuals dies toward the end of "Disciplina Augusta, 251-271"?
(a) Marcius Turbo.
(b) Sabina.
(c) Lucius.
(d) Servianus.

4. Upon returning to Athens after Antinous' death, with which friend does Hadrian stay?
(a) Hermogenes.
(b) Phlegon.
(c) Theognis.
(d) Arrian.

5. At the end of "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian says that his once-turbulent relationship with which individual has cooled to a general indifference?
(a) Marullinus.
(b) Sabina.
(c) Attianus.
(d) Plotina.

6. At the end of "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233," Hadrian grows angry with his bumbling secretary. Which part of the man's body does Hadrian seriously injure?
(a) Eye.
(b) Spine.
(c) Ear.
(d) Leg.

7. Hadrian finally decides to adopt Lucius, thus making him successor. Which of the following names does Lucius take after the adoption?
(a) Antonius.
(b) Octavius.
(c) Julius.
(d) Aelius.

8. When Hadrian and Antinous make their way to Mantinea they find that the temple to which god has fallen into ruins?
(a) Athena.
(b) Poseidon.
(c) Neptune.
(d) Mars.

9. Which religious group appeals to Hadrian for a defense of their faith shortly after he begins work on the cult of Antinous?
(a) Etruscans.
(b) Christians.
(c) Jews.
(d) Muslims.

10. Which of the following statues does Hadrian NOT purchase for his native city of Italica during his stay in Alexandria?
(a) Hermes.
(b) Diana.
(c) Athena.
(d) Venus.

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

12. As he talks about how Antinous came to be part of his life, Hadrian compares him to which animal?
(a) Tiger.
(b) Hound.
(c) Bull.
(d) Horse.

13. While in Alexandria Hadrian is visited by a Jew named Akiba from Jerusalem. For how many days do the two argue about renovations in Jerusalem?
(a) Eight.
(b) Two.
(c) Nineteen.
(d) Fourteen.

14. Which of the following individuals alerts Hadrian that Antinous has gone missing in "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211"?
(a) Chabrias.
(b) Menecrates.
(c) Lucius.
(d) Hermogenes.

15. After his return to Greece and rebuilding of a city, Hadrian says that which individual is 12 years younger and the best of his friends?
(a) Arrian.
(b) Aristomenes.
(c) Herod.
(d) Demonax.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hadrian discusses his travels after the installment of Antinous in his life. Outside which city do the local officials draw up enormous fires for Hadrian's troops?

2. In "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian refers to which actor as his Greek partridge?

3. When discussing his early relationship with Antinous, Hadrian says that his new companion was born in which city?

4. Which of the following individuals dies shortly after Hadrian names Lucius his successor?

5. As "Saeculum Aureum, 171-189" opens, Hadrian reports that Antinous has become infatuated with passages by which famous writer and philosopher?

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