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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. To which of the following famous sites does Hadrian travel with his wife soon after the death of Antinous?
(a) Sphinx.
(b) Cleopatra's tomb.
(c) Alexander's tomb.
(d) Colossus.

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

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

4. Which of the following individuals does Hadrian order executed due to an assassination plot uncovered after Lucius' adoption?
(a) Arrian.
(b) Lucius.
(c) Servianus.
(d) Sabina.

5. 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?
(a) Osiris.
(b) Isis.
(c) Bast.
(d) Horace.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. 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?

4. At which city does Hadrian meet with a nameless priestess when he begins plans to establish the cult of Antinous?

5. After their trip to make sacrifices on Mount Casius in Antioch, Hadrian and his troops continue to Jerusalem. Hadrian intends to rebuild the city nearly destroyed by which emperor?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Hadrian recounts the series of misunderstandings that lead to Jewish revolt in Jerusalem, what attitude does he take toward the Jews?

2. According to Hadrian, what must Antinous have thought after the lightning episode on Mount Cassius?

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

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

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

6. Why does Antinous refuse to have his palm read a few days after the sacrifice on Mount Cassius?

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

8. Why, according to "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," does Hadrian not divorce Sabina and be done with her?

9. Explain the result of Hadrian's ritual sacrifice on Mount Cassius outside Antioch.

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

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