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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Apathy.
(d) Lethargy.

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

3. After Antinous decides on a tutor, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals, a Stoic philosopher, asks his permission to retire from service by suicide?
(a) Chabrias.
(b) Aristomenes.
(c) Demonax.
(d) Euphrates.

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

5. In "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian refers to which actor as his Greek partridge?
(a) Arrian.
(b) Aristomenes.
(c) Demonax.
(d) Herod.

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

7. Upon returning to Alexandria after their hunting trip, which of the following poets arranges a special entertainment for Hadrian and Antinous?
(a) Julian.
(b) Mesomedes.
(c) Pancrates.
(d) Lucius.

8. 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) Leg.
(b) Ear.
(c) Eye.
(d) Spine.

9. Hadrian talks about his reproach of Trajan for waiting twenty years to name a successor. How many years has Hadrian evaded the same issue?
(a) Twenty-five.
(b) Eight.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Twelve.

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

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

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

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

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

15. While discussing his sadness at how things change despite his attempts to immortalize them, Hadrian says science has been at a standstill since which famous individual?
(a) Galileo.
(b) Copernicus.
(c) Plato.
(d) Aristotle.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Upon growing bored in Alexandria, Hadrian and his company visit a magician in Canopus. What animal does Antinous insist upon sacrificing to destiny?

3. During the ceremony to inter Antinous' body, a sprig of what plant is placed upon his chest?

4. Upon returning to Greece in "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian sets out to rebuild which city?

5. To which of the following famous sites does Hadrian travel with his wife soon after the death of Antinous?

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