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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. 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) Plato.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Galileo.
(d) Copernicus.

2. In "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," Hadrian states that Quietus attacked all BUT WHICH of the following cities?
(a) Laodicea.
(b) Cyrene.
(c) Edessa.
(d) Gaza.

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

4. 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) Euphrates.
(b) Aristomenes.
(c) Chabrias.
(d) Demonax.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Hadrian discusses at length his favorite poets after Antinous' death. Which of the following wrote a long poem about Lydia, his deceased wife, and is one of Hadrian's favorites?

2. Upon returning to Alexandra after the visit to the magician in Canopus, Antinous convinces which individual to return to the magician with him?

3. When Hadrian begins to discuss Antinous' death, readers learn that he died at what age?

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

5. When discussing his lack of children, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals was right to boast that he had Victories for daughters?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

9. Describe the three prospects Hadrian dismisses before finally settling on Lucius as his successor and why those three are dismissed.

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

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