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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 options for a successor, Hadrian mentions all BUT WHICH of the following individuals?
(a) Marcus Aurelius.
(b) Marcius Turbo.
(c) Julius Severus.
(d) Arrian.

2. At the end of "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233," Hadrian grows angry with his bumbling secretary. Which part of the man's body does Hadrian seriously injure?
(a) Eye.
(b) Ear.
(c) Spine.
(d) Leg.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251" opens, things are going badly with which religious group?

2. 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?

3. Which of the following individuals dies shortly after Hadrian names Lucius his successor?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Sabina's final attitude toward Hadrian at the time of her death?

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

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. What observations does Hadrian make upon first meeting Antinous?

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

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

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

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

10. After Antinous' death, what conclusions does Hadrian draw as to why the young man committed suicide?

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