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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233," the word "philanthropy" is of which origin?
(a) Greek.
(b) English.
(c) Roman.
(d) Germanic.

3. When Hadrian opens schools in Jerusalem that teach Greek literature, which of the following is a rabbi who orders his people only to study such things in the hour that is neither night nor day?
(a) Abraham.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Ismael.
(d) Isaac.

4. As "Saeculum Aureum, 171-189" opens, Hadrian reports that Antinous has become infatuated with passages by which famous writer and philosopher?
(a) Sophocles.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Plato.
(d) Euripides.

5. After traveling to Jerusalem Hadrian arrives in Alexandria, but his arrival there is kept quiet until which other individual arrives?
(a) Agrippa.
(b) Lucius.
(c) Sabina.
(d) Antinous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon returning to Alexandria after their hunting trip, which of the following poets arranges a special entertainment for Hadrian and Antinous?

2. Hadrian returns to Rome after he leaves Greece in "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233" and writes which document to codify the administration of Italy?

3. After the uncovered assassination plot, which of the following individuals increases the security around Hadrian in fear of a new revenge plot?

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

5. While discussing his options for a successor, Hadrian mentions all BUT WHICH of the following individuals?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," what causes the initial problems between the Roman troops and the Jewish residents of Jerusalem?

3. Upon returning to Antioch after Antinous' death, what does Hadrian think of the people there?

4. In "Saeculum Aureum, 171-189," why does Hadrian begin to push Antinous away?

5. How does Hadrian respond to the Christian admonition which consists of "loving another as oneself" after he is approached by Quadratus to defend Christians?

6. What happens to Hadrian's secretary in "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233"?

7. Why does Hadrian consider the time period after he first meets Antinous a Golden Age in his life?

8. According to "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211," why must it have been particularly difficult for Antinous to commit suicide in the manner he chose?

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

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

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