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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. When Hadrian presses Antinous to pick a tutor, the boy chooses which of the following individuals?
(a) Chabrias.
(b) Demonax.
(c) Aristomenes.
(d) Euphrates.

2. 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) Dove.
(b) Cow.
(c) Snake.
(d) Lion.

3. During the sight-seeing trip with his wife which is meant to cheer him, Hadrian realizes that it would be Antinous' birthday; how old would he have been had he lived?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Twenty-five.
(c) Twenty-three.
(d) Nineteen.

4. As "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211" opens, Hadrian reunites with his wife Sabina; he notes that she now surrounds herself with women of what profession?
(a) Actors.
(b) Writers.
(c) Dancers.
(d) Singers.

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) Attianus.
(b) Plotina.
(c) Marullinus.
(d) Sabina.

Short Answer Questions

1. As "Disciplina Augusta, 251-271" begins, which of the following individuals does Hadrian credit with the suppression of the Jewish revolt?

2. When discussing his remaining family, Hadrian states that which jealous relative is still alive?

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?

4. Upon returning to Athens after Antinous' death, with which friend does Hadrian stay?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When rumors begin to fly about the influence Lucius and Antinous must have over Hadrian, what reasons does he give that indicate these accusations are ridiculous?

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

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

8. As "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211" opens, what peculiar habit does Hadrian mention of Lucius?

9. Why, when Hadrian sets about finding a successor, does he say that the Roman tradition of adoption works best?

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

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