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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During their stay in Antioch, which of the following individuals tells Antinous and Hadrian the story of "The Bride of Corinth"?
(a) Aspasius.
(b) Philo.
(c) Satyrus.
(d) Phlegon.

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

3. When discussing his lack of children, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals was right to boast that he had Victories for daughters?
(a) Diotimus.
(b) Epaminondas.
(c) Suetonius.
(d) Arrian.

4. Which of the following individuals dies shortly after Hadrian names Lucius his successor?
(a) Lucius.
(b) Arrian.
(c) Servianus.
(d) Sabina.

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

6. When the Olympieion is dedicated in Greece, the country bestows all BUT WHICH of the following titles on Hadrian?
(a) Friend of Greece.
(b) Master of All.
(c) Protector.
(d) Ionian.

7. As "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233" opens, to which of the following cities does Hadrian return?
(a) Hadrianopolis.
(b) Alexandria.
(c) Antioch.
(d) Rome.

8. When Antinous joins the Mithraic cult after a merchant suggests that he do so, in which city does the initiation rite take place?
(a) Sardis.
(b) Miletus.
(c) Palmyra.
(d) Smyrna.

9. 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) Aristomenes.
(b) Demonax.
(c) Arrian.
(d) Herod.

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

11. Upon growing bored in Alexandria, Hadrian and his company visit a magician in Canopus. What animal does Antinous insist upon sacrificing to destiny?
(a) Goat.
(b) Falcon.
(c) Cobra.
(d) Horse.

12. As "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251" opens, things are going badly with which religious group?
(a) Jews.
(b) Christians.
(c) Muslims.
(d) Etruscans.

13. While discussing the events that lead up to Antinous' death, Hadrian says that a five-year drought ends upon his arrival in ____________.
(a) Delphi.
(b) Carthage.
(c) Athens.
(d) Alexandria.

14. Hadrian and Antinous visit a temple under construction in Greece. Antinous feeds a ____________ that is brought there to consecrate the sanctuary upon its completion.
(a) Lion.
(b) Dove.
(c) Cow.
(d) Snake.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As he talks about how Antinous came to be part of his life, Hadrian compares him to which animal?

2. After discussing the Jewish rebellion in Jerusalem, Hadrian takes a young tribune named _________ as his new aide?

3. After the Jewish protests over Greek literature in schools, which of the following individuals lets his nephew die rather than accept a Greek doctor?

4. When Hadrian states that if the collapse of Rome happens it will concern his successors, he mentions that it is which year of the Roman era?

5. Toward the end of "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian mentions that which of the following individuals has died?

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